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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.06, 3,149.55 and 713.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.06, 3,149.55 and 713.34 is: 1,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.06 : 3,149.55 = 713.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.06/3,149.55 = 713.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.06x = 3,149.55 × 713.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.06x = 2,246,700.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,700.00/2,100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.83

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