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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.81, 3,242.04 and 700.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.81, 3,242.04 and 700.63 is: 1,050.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.81 : 3,242.04 = 700.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.81/3,242.04 = 700.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.81x = 3,242.04 × 700.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.81x = 2,271,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,470.49/2,161.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.73

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