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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.58, 4,099.34 and 1,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.58, 4,099.34 and 1,711.56 is: 2,361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.58 : 4,099.34 = 1,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.58/4,099.34 = 1,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.58x = 4,099.34 × 1,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.58x = 7,016,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016,282.42/2,970.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.92

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