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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.58, 3,240.18 and 699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.58, 3,240.18 and 699.40 is: 1,048.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.58 : 3,240.18 = 699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.58/3,240.18 = 699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.58x = 3,240.18 × 699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.58x = 2,266,181.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,181.89/2,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.88

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