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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.19, 3,151.41 and 714.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.19, 3,151.41 and 714.42 is: 1,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.19 : 3,151.41 = 714.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.19/3,151.41 = 714.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.19x = 3,151.41 × 714.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.19x = 2,251,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,427.65/2,101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.50

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