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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.49, 3,240.05 and 699.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.49, 3,240.05 and 699.34 is: 1,048.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.49 : 3,240.05 = 699.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.49/3,240.05 = 699.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.49x = 3,240.05 × 699.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.49x = 2,265,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,882.12/2,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.78

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