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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.55, 3,254.34 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.55, 3,254.34 and 526.10 is: 789.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.55 : 3,254.34 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.55/3,254.34 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.55x = 3,254.34 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.55x = 1,712,089.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,089.37/2,169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.14

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