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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.69, 3,152.67 and 714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.69, 3,152.67 and 714.64 is: 1,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.69 : 3,152.67 = 714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.69/3,152.67 = 714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.69x = 3,152.67 × 714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.69x = 2,253,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,024.09/2,101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.01

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