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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.74, 3,241.79 and 773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.74, 3,241.79 and 773.13 is: 1,159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.74 : 3,241.79 = 773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.74/3,241.79 = 773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.74x = 3,241.79 × 773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.74x = 2,506,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,325.10/2,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.94

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