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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.36, 3,240.76 and 699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.36, 3,240.76 and 699.16 is: 1,048.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.36 : 3,240.76 = 699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.36/3,240.76 = 699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.36x = 3,240.76 × 699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.36x = 2,265,809.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,809.76/2,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.81

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