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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.18, 3,144.96 and 710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.18, 3,144.96 and 710.06 is: 1,064.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.18 : 3,144.96 = 710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.18/3,144.96 = 710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.18x = 3,144.96 × 710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.18x = 2,233,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,094.57/2,097.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.81

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