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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.94, 3,242.16 and 700.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.94, 3,242.16 and 700.79 is: 1,050.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.94 : 3,242.16 = 700.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.94/3,242.16 = 700.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.94x = 3,242.16 × 700.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.94x = 2,272,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,057.10/2,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.94

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