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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.04, 3,153.12 and 715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.04, 3,153.12 and 715.44 is: 1,073.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.04 : 3,153.12 = 715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.04/3,153.12 = 715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.04x = 3,153.12 × 715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.04x = 2,255,868.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,868.17/2,102.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.18

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