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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.48, 3,240.16 and 699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.48, 3,240.16 and 699.72 is: 1,048.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.48 : 3,240.16 = 699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.48/3,240.16 = 699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.48x = 3,240.16 × 699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.48x = 2,267,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,204.76/2,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.91

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