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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.10, 3,856.65 and 1,275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.10, 3,856.65 and 1,275.10 is: 1,912.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.10 : 3,856.65 = 1,275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.10/3,856.65 = 1,275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.10x = 3,856.65 × 1,275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.10x = 4,917,614.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,614.42/2,571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.65

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