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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.85, 3,155.46 and 717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.85, 3,155.46 and 717.23 is: 1,075.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.85 : 3,155.46 = 717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.85/3,155.46 = 717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.85x = 3,155.46 × 717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.85x = 2,263,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,174.80/2,103.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.73

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