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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.81, 3,156.55 and 717.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.81, 3,156.55 and 717.91 is: 1,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.81 : 3,156.55 = 717.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.81/3,156.55 = 717.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.81x = 3,156.55 × 717.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.81x = 2,266,118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,118.81/2,104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.64

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