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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.06, 3,240.77 and 773.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.06, 3,240.77 and 773.36 is: 1,160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.06 : 3,240.77 = 773.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.06/3,240.77 = 773.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.06x = 3,240.77 × 773.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.06x = 2,506,281.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,281.89/2,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.28

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