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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.30, 3,151.04 and 714.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.30, 3,151.04 and 714.27 is: 1,071.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.30 : 3,151.04 = 714.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.30/3,151.04 = 714.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.30x = 3,151.04 × 714.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.30x = 2,250,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,683.31/2,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.09

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