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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.56, 3,241.26 and 699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.56, 3,241.26 and 699.32 is: 1,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.56 : 3,241.26 = 699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.56/3,241.26 = 699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.56x = 3,241.26 × 699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.56x = 2,266,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,677.94/2,160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.12

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