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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.03, 3,150.23 and 1,711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.03, 3,150.23 and 1,711.26 is: 2,563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.03 : 3,150.23 = 1,711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.03/3,150.23 = 1,711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.03x = 3,150.23 × 1,711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.03x = 5,390,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,854.03/2,103.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.37

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