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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.94, 3,154.55 and 715.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.94, 3,154.55 and 715.89 is: 1,073.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.94 : 3,154.55 = 715.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.94/3,154.55 = 715.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.94x = 3,154.55 × 715.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.94x = 2,258,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,307.22/2,102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.88

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