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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.59, 3,240.88 and 699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.59, 3,240.88 and 699.70 is: 1,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.59 : 3,240.88 = 699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.59/3,240.88 = 699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.59x = 3,240.88 × 699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.59x = 2,267,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,643.74/2,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.55

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