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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.78, 4,098.44 and 1,711.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.78, 4,098.44 and 1,711.03 is: 2,361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.78 : 4,098.44 = 1,711.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.78/4,098.44 = 1,711.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.78x = 4,098.44 × 1,711.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.78x = 7,012,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,545.24/2,969.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.30

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