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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.40, 3,241.50 and 700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.40, 3,241.50 and 700.80 is: 1,050.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.40 : 3,241.50 = 700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.40/3,241.50 = 700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.40x = 3,241.50 × 700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.40x = 2,271,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,643.20/2,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.52

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