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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.92, 3,239.64 and 773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.92, 3,239.64 and 773.48 is: 1,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.92 : 3,239.64 = 773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.92/3,239.64 = 773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.92x = 3,239.64 × 773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.92x = 2,505,796.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,796.75/2,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.60

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