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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.56, 3,152.92 and 715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.56, 3,152.92 and 715.60 is: 1,073.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.56 : 3,152.92 = 715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.56/3,152.92 = 715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.56x = 3,152.92 × 715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.56x = 2,256,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,229.55/2,102.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.09

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