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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.48, 3,146.56 and 710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.48, 3,146.56 and 710.90 is: 1,066.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.48 : 3,146.56 = 710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.48/3,146.56 = 710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.48x = 3,146.56 × 710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.48x = 2,236,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,889.50/2,097.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.47

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