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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.16, 3,157.77 and 1,714.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.16, 3,157.77 and 1,714.71 is: 2,572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.16 : 3,157.77 = 1,714.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.16/3,157.77 = 1,714.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.16x = 3,157.77 × 1,714.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.16x = 5,414,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,414,659.80/2,105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.09

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