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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.78, 3,254.66 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.78, 3,254.66 and 526.32 is: 789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.78 : 3,254.66 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.78/3,254.66 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.78x = 3,254.66 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.78x = 1,712,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,990.02/2,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.48

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