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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.04, 3,241.10 and 699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.04, 3,241.10 and 699.80 is: 1,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.04 : 3,241.10 = 699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.04/3,241.10 = 699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.04x = 3,241.10 × 699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.04x = 2,268,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,121.78/2,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.55

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