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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.03, 3,239.91 and 699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.03, 3,239.91 and 699.06 is: 1,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.03 : 3,239.91 = 699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.03/3,239.91 = 699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.03x = 3,239.91 × 699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.03x = 2,264,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,891.48/2,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.55

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