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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.06, 3,147.20 and 711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.06, 3,147.20 and 711.44 is: 1,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.06 : 3,147.20 = 711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.06/3,147.20 = 711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.06x = 3,147.20 × 711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.06x = 2,239,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,043.97/2,098.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.20

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