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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.16, 3,240 and 773.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.16, 3,240 and 773.69 is: 1,160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.16 : 3,240 = 773.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.16/3,240 = 773.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.16x = 3,240 × 773.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.16x = 2,506,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,739.40/2,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.98

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