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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.79, 3,259.14 and 529.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.79, 3,259.14 and 529.34 is: 793.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.79 : 3,259.14 = 529.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.79/3,259.14 = 529.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.79x = 3,259.14 × 529.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.79x = 1,725,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,174.89/2,172.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.99

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