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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.95, 3,241.85 and 699.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.95, 3,241.85 and 699.71 is: 1,049.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.95 : 3,241.85 = 699.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.95/3,241.85 = 699.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.95x = 3,241.85 × 699.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.95x = 2,268,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,335.16/2,160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.70

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