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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.04, 3,240.15 and 699.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.04, 3,240.15 and 699.01 is: 1,048.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.04 : 3,240.15 = 699.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.04/3,240.15 = 699.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.04x = 3,240.15 × 699.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.04x = 2,264,897.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,897.25/2,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.54

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