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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.46, 3,155.10 and 716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.46, 3,155.10 and 716.74 is: 1,075.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.46 : 3,155.10 = 716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.46/3,155.10 = 716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.46x = 3,155.10 × 716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.46x = 2,261,386.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,386.37/2,103.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.08

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