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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.98, 6,949.19 and 1,711.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.98, 6,949.19 and 1,711.32 is: 2,567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.98 : 6,949.19 = 1,711.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.98/6,949.19 = 1,711.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.98x = 6,949.19 × 1,711.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.98x = 11,892,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,892,279.27/4,630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.98

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