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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.51, 3,150.81 and 713.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.51, 3,150.81 and 713.73 is: 1,070.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.51 : 3,150.81 = 713.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.51/3,150.81 = 713.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.51x = 3,150.81 × 713.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.51x = 2,248,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,827.62/2,100.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.61

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