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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.37, 3,154.34 and 716.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.37, 3,154.34 and 716.45 is: 1,074.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.37 : 3,154.34 = 716.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.37/3,154.34 = 716.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.37x = 3,154.34 × 716.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.37x = 2,259,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,912.91/2,103.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.43

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