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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.79, 3,253.20 and 525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.79, 3,253.20 and 525.34 is: 788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.79 : 3,253.20 = 525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.79/3,253.20 = 525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.79x = 3,253.20 × 525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.79x = 1,709,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,019.89/2,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.01

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