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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160, 3,242.03 and 990.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160, 3,242.03 and 990.63 is: 1,486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160 : 3,242.03 = 990.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160/3,242.03 = 990.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160x = 3,242.03 × 990.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160x = 3,211,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,647.23/2,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.87

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