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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.01, 2,043.04 and 1,271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.01, 2,043.04 and 1,271.78 is: 1,909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.01 : 2,043.04 = 1,271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.01/2,043.04 = 1,271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.01x = 2,043.04 × 1,271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.01x = 2,598,297.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,297.41/1,361.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.10

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