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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.93, 4,641.96 and 1,711.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.93, 4,641.96 and 1,711.72 is: 2,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.93 : 4,641.96 = 1,711.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.93/4,641.96 = 1,711.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.93x = 4,641.96 × 1,711.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.93x = 7,945,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945,735.77/3,099.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.20

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