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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.21, 3,154.77 and 716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.21, 3,154.77 and 716.52 is: 1,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.21 : 3,154.77 = 716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.21/3,154.77 = 716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.21x = 3,154.77 × 716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.21x = 2,260,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,455.80/2,103.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.76

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