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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.68, 3,154.82 and 717.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.68, 3,154.82 and 717.53 is: 1,075.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.68 : 3,154.82 = 717.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.68/3,154.82 = 717.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.68x = 3,154.82 × 717.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.68x = 2,263,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,691.31/2,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.55

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