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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.94, 3,151.74 and 714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.94, 3,151.74 and 714.44 is: 1,071.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.94 : 3,151.74 = 714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.94/3,151.74 = 714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.94x = 3,151.74 × 714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.94x = 2,251,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,729.13/2,100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.77

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