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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.39, 3,153.06 and 715.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.39, 3,153.06 and 715.69 is: 1,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.39 : 3,153.06 = 715.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.39/3,153.06 = 715.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.39x = 3,153.06 × 715.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.39x = 2,256,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,599.72/2,102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.35

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