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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.94, 3,156.05 and 716.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.94, 3,156.05 and 716.91 is: 1,075.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.94 : 3,156.05 = 716.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.94/3,156.05 = 716.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.94x = 3,156.05 × 716.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.94x = 2,262,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,603.81/2,103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.41

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