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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.86, 3,259.34 and 529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.86, 3,259.34 and 529.42 is: 794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.86 : 3,259.34 = 529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.86/3,259.34 = 529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.86x = 3,259.34 × 529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.86x = 1,725,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,540.84/2,172.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.13

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