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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.66, 3,467.49 and 1,271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.66, 3,467.49 and 1,271.62 is: 1,907.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.66 : 3,467.49 = 1,271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.66/3,467.49 = 1,271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.66x = 3,467.49 × 1,271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.66x = 4,409,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,329.63/2,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.43

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