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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.03, 3,154.82 and 716.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.03, 3,154.82 and 716.00 is: 1,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.03 : 3,154.82 = 716.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.03/3,154.82 = 716.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.03x = 3,154.82 × 716.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.03x = 2,258,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,831.77/2,103.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.08

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