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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.43, 3,155.72 and 717.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.43, 3,155.72 and 717.38 is: 1,075.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.43 : 3,155.72 = 717.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.43/3,155.72 = 717.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.43x = 3,155.72 × 717.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.43x = 2,263,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,842.88/2,104.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.75

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