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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.17, 3,151.47 and 714.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.17, 3,151.47 and 714.45 is: 1,071.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.17 : 3,151.47 = 714.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.17/3,151.47 = 714.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.17x = 3,151.47 × 714.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.17x = 2,251,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,567.74/2,101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.58

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