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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.54, 3,241.49 and 773.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.54, 3,241.49 and 773.85 is: 1,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.54 : 3,241.49 = 773.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.54/3,241.49 = 773.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.54x = 3,241.49 × 773.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.54x = 2,508,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,427.04/2,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.02

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