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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.44, 3,146.24 and 710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.44, 3,146.24 and 710.84 is: 1,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.44 : 3,146.24 = 710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.44/3,146.24 = 710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.44x = 3,146.24 × 710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.44x = 2,236,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,473.24/2,097.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.29

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