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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.49, 3,151.20 and 713.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.49, 3,151.20 and 713.71 is: 1,070.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.49 : 3,151.20 = 713.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.49/3,151.20 = 713.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.49x = 3,151.20 × 713.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.49x = 2,249,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,042.95/2,100.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.72

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