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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.27, 3,858.27 and 1,110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.27, 3,858.27 and 1,110.30 is: 1,666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.27 : 3,858.27 = 1,110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.27/3,858.27 = 1,110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.27x = 3,858.27 × 1,110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.27x = 4,283,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,837.18/2,571.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.04

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