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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.29, 3,464.67 and 1,271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.29, 3,464.67 and 1,271.46 is: 1,906.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.29 : 3,464.67 = 1,271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.29/3,464.67 = 1,271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.29x = 3,464.67 × 1,271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.29x = 4,405,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,189.32/2,310.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.77

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