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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.98, 3,273.68 and 1,711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.98, 3,273.68 and 1,711.02 is: 2,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.98 : 3,273.68 = 1,711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.98/3,273.68 = 1,711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.98x = 3,273.68 × 1,711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.98x = 5,601,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601,331.95/2,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.46

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