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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.22, 3,240.15 and 861.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.22, 3,240.15 and 861.76 is: 1,292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.22 : 3,240.15 = 861.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.22/3,240.15 = 861.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.22x = 3,240.15 × 861.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.22x = 2,792,231.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,231.66/2,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.57

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