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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.01, 3,150.68 and 714.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.01, 3,150.68 and 714.06 is: 1,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.01 : 3,150.68 = 714.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.01/3,150.68 = 714.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.01x = 3,150.68 × 714.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.01x = 2,249,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,770.99/2,101.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.81

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