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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.04, 4,647.77 and 1,711.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.04, 4,647.77 and 1,711.05 is: 2,566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.04 : 4,647.77 = 1,711.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.04/4,647.77 = 1,711.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.04x = 4,647.77 × 1,711.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.04x = 7,952,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,566.86/3,098.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.97

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