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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.30, 3,153.07 and 715.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.30, 3,153.07 and 715.61 is: 1,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.30 : 3,153.07 = 715.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.30/3,153.07 = 715.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.30x = 3,153.07 × 715.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.30x = 2,256,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,368.42/2,102.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.29

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