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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.20, 3,240.50 and 861.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.20, 3,240.50 and 861.77 is: 1,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.20 : 3,240.50 = 861.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.20/3,240.50 = 861.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.20x = 3,240.50 × 861.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.20x = 2,792,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,545.17/2,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.73

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