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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.52, 3,157.08 and 718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.52, 3,157.08 and 718.16 is: 1,076.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.52 : 3,157.08 = 718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.52/3,157.08 = 718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.52x = 3,157.08 × 718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.52x = 2,267,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,288.57/2,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.83

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