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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.98, 3,241.14 and 699.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.98, 3,241.14 and 699.94 is: 1,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.98 : 3,241.14 = 699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.98/3,241.14 = 699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.98x = 3,241.14 × 699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.98x = 2,268,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,603.53/2,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.80

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