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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.38, 3,240.76 and 699.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.38, 3,240.76 and 699.78 is: 1,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.38 : 3,240.76 = 699.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.38/3,240.76 = 699.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.38x = 3,240.76 × 699.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.38x = 2,267,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,819.03/2,160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.73

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