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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.73, 3,147.00 and 710.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.73, 3,147.00 and 710.70 is: 1,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.73 : 3,147.00 = 710.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.73/3,147.00 = 710.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.73x = 3,147.00 × 710.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.73x = 2,236,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,553.61/2,097.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.18

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