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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.02, 3,407 and 810.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.02, 3,407 and 810.14 is: 1,215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.02 : 3,407 = 810.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.02/3,407 = 810.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.02x = 3,407 × 810.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.02x = 2,760,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,146.98/2,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.38

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