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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.90, 3,254.85 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.90, 3,254.85 and 526.44 is: 789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.90 : 3,254.85 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.90/3,254.85 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.90x = 3,254.85 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.90x = 1,713,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,483.23/2,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.66

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