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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.52, 3,144.02 and 710.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.52, 3,144.02 and 710.50 is: 1,064.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.52 : 3,144.02 = 710.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.52/3,144.02 = 710.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.52x = 3,144.02 × 710.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.52x = 2,233,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,826.21/2,097.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.98

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