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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.50, 3,151.14 and 695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.50, 3,151.14 and 695 is: 1,042.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.50 : 3,151.14 = 695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.50/3,151.14 = 695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.50x = 3,151.14 × 695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.50x = 2,190,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,042.30/2,100.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.63

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