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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.20, 3,145.77 and 710.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.20, 3,145.77 and 710.53 is: 1,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.20 : 3,145.77 = 710.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.20/3,145.77 = 710.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.20x = 3,145.77 × 710.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.20x = 2,235,156.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,156.09/2,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.78

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