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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.65, 3,243.12 and 700.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.65, 3,243.12 and 700.77 is: 1,051.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.65 : 3,243.12 = 700.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.65/3,243.12 = 700.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.65x = 3,243.12 × 700.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.65x = 2,272,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,681.20/2,161.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.36

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