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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.24, 3,147.36 and 711.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.24, 3,147.36 and 711.71 is: 1,067.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.24 : 3,147.36 = 711.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.24/3,147.36 = 711.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.24x = 3,147.36 × 711.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.24x = 2,240,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,020.92/2,098.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.57

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