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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.64, 3,242.10 and 700.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.64, 3,242.10 and 700.58 is: 1,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.64 : 3,242.10 = 700.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.64/3,242.10 = 700.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.64x = 3,242.10 × 700.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.64x = 2,271,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,350.42/2,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.75

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