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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.89, 3,241.38 and 700.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.89, 3,241.38 and 700.19 is: 1,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.89 : 3,241.38 = 700.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.89/3,241.38 = 700.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.89x = 3,241.38 × 700.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.89x = 2,269,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,581.86/2,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.30

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