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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.81, 3,155.05 and 716.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.81, 3,155.05 and 716.91 is: 1,075.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.81 : 3,155.05 = 716.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.81/3,155.05 = 716.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.81x = 3,155.05 × 716.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.81x = 2,261,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,886.90/2,103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.14

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