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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.81, 3,253.22 and 525.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.81, 3,253.22 and 525.35 is: 788.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.81 : 3,253.22 = 525.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.81/3,253.22 = 525.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.81x = 3,253.22 × 525.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.81x = 1,709,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,086.60/2,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.03

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