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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.98, 4,098.88 and 1,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.98, 4,098.88 and 1,711.08 is: 2,361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.98 : 4,098.88 = 1,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.98/4,098.88 = 1,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.98x = 4,098.88 × 1,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.98x = 7,013,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,517.56/2,969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.47

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