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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.53, 3,241.76 and 700.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.53, 3,241.76 and 700.79 is: 1,051.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.53 : 3,241.76 = 700.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.53/3,241.76 = 700.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.53x = 3,241.76 × 700.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.53x = 2,271,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,773.28/2,161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.00

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