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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.02, 3,145.53 and 710.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.02, 3,145.53 and 710.37 is: 1,065.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.02 : 3,145.53 = 710.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.02/3,145.53 = 710.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.02x = 3,145.53 × 710.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.02x = 2,234,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,490.15/2,097.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.56

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