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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.67, 3,239.02 and 773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.67, 3,239.02 and 773.68 is: 1,159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.67 : 3,239.02 = 773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.67/3,239.02 = 773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.67x = 3,239.02 × 773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.67x = 2,505,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,964.99/2,160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.81

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