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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.08, 2,970.75 and 1,711.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.08, 2,970.75 and 1,711.87 is: 2,365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.08 : 2,970.75 = 1,711.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.08/2,970.75 = 1,711.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.08x = 2,970.75 × 1,711.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.08x = 5,085,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085,537.80/2,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.28

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