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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.80, 3,157.12 and 717.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.80, 3,157.12 and 717.68 is: 1,076.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.80 : 3,157.12 = 717.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.80/3,157.12 = 717.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.80x = 3,157.12 × 717.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.80x = 2,265,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,801.88/2,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.49

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