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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.51, 3,147.36 and 711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.51, 3,147.36 and 711.73 is: 1,067.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.51 : 3,147.36 = 711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.51/3,147.36 = 711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.51x = 3,147.36 × 711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.51x = 2,240,070.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,070.53/2,098.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.46

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