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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.69, 3,240.36 and 928.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.69, 3,240.36 and 928.05 is: 1,391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.69 : 3,240.36 = 928.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.69/3,240.36 = 928.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.69x = 3,240.36 × 928.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.69x = 3,007,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,216.10/2,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.79

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