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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.34, 3,150.21 and 713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.34, 3,150.21 and 713.72 is: 1,070.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.34 : 3,150.21 = 713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.34/3,150.21 = 713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.34x = 3,150.21 × 713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.34x = 2,248,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,374.42/2,100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.48

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