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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.05, 3,156.07 and 717.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.05, 3,156.07 and 717.53 is: 1,076.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.05 : 3,156.07 = 717.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.05/3,156.07 = 717.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.05x = 3,156.07 × 717.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.05x = 2,264,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,574.91/2,104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.29

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