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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.30, 4,641.02 and 1,711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.30, 4,641.02 and 1,711.10 is: 2,562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.30 : 4,641.02 = 1,711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.30/4,641.02 = 1,711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.30x = 4,641.02 × 1,711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.30x = 7,941,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,941,226.12/3,099.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.26

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