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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.48, 3,155.17 and 717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.48, 3,155.17 and 717.45 is: 1,075.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.48 : 3,155.17 = 717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.48/3,155.17 = 717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.48x = 3,155.17 × 717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.48x = 2,263,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,676.72/2,104.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.65

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