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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.82, 3,152.79 and 715.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.82, 3,152.79 and 715.19 is: 1,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.82 : 3,152.79 = 715.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.82/3,152.79 = 715.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.82x = 3,152.79 × 715.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.82x = 2,254,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,828.12/2,101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.80

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