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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.16, 3,240.14 and 621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.16, 3,240.14 and 621.16 is: 931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.16 : 3,240.14 = 621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.16/3,240.14 = 621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.16x = 3,240.14 × 621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.16x = 2,012,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,645.36/2,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.71

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