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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.60, 3,152.76 and 715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.60, 3,152.76 and 715.08 is: 1,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.60 : 3,152.76 = 715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.60/3,152.76 = 715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.60x = 3,152.76 × 715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.60x = 2,254,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,475.62/2,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.74

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