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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.50, 3,154.02 and 716.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.50, 3,154.02 and 716.23 is: 1,074.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.50 : 3,154.02 = 716.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.50/3,154.02 = 716.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.50x = 3,154.02 × 716.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.50x = 2,259,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,003.74/2,102.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.44

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