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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.33, 3,150.77 and 713.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.33, 3,150.77 and 713.21 is: 1,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.33 : 3,150.77 = 713.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.33/3,150.77 = 713.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.33x = 3,150.77 × 713.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.33x = 2,247,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,141.35/2,100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.90

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