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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.53, 3,258.78 and 529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.53, 3,258.78 and 529.04 is: 793.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.53 : 3,258.78 = 529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.53/3,258.78 = 529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.53x = 3,258.78 × 529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.53x = 1,724,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,024.97/2,172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.56

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