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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.94, 3,253.38 and 525.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.94, 3,253.38 and 525.47 is: 788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.94 : 3,253.38 = 525.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.94/3,253.38 = 525.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.94x = 3,253.38 × 525.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.94x = 1,709,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,568.12/2,168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.20

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