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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.80, 3,241.50 and 773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.80, 3,241.50 and 773.74 is: 1,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.80 : 3,241.50 = 773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.80/3,241.50 = 773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.80x = 3,241.50 × 773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.80x = 2,508,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,078.21/2,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.72

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