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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.14, 3,121.70 and 713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.14, 3,121.70 and 713.14 is: 1,069.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.14 : 3,121.70 = 713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.14/3,121.70 = 713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.14x = 3,121.70 × 713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.14x = 2,226,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,209.14/2,081.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.71

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