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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.69, 4,098.58 and 1,710.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.69, 4,098.58 and 1,710.95 is: 2,361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.69 : 4,098.58 = 1,710.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.69/4,098.58 = 1,710.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.69x = 4,098.58 × 1,710.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.69x = 7,012,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,440.68/2,969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.34

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