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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.18, 3,147.67 and 711.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.18, 3,147.67 and 711.75 is: 1,067.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.18 : 3,147.67 = 711.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.18/3,147.67 = 711.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.18x = 3,147.67 × 711.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.18x = 2,240,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,355.01/2,098.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.76

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