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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.50, 3,152.52 and 715.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.50, 3,152.52 and 715.23 is: 1,072.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.50 : 3,152.52 = 715.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.50/3,152.52 = 715.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.50x = 3,152.52 × 715.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.50x = 2,254,776.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,776.88/2,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.94

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