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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.12, 3,856.68 and 1,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.12, 3,856.68 and 1,271.28 is: 1,906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.12 : 3,856.68 = 1,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.12/3,856.68 = 1,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.12x = 3,856.68 × 1,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.12x = 4,902,920.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,920.15/2,571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.92

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