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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.35, 3,855.80 and 1,841.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.35, 3,855.80 and 1,841.27 is: 2,761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.35 : 3,855.80 = 1,841.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.35/3,855.80 = 1,841.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.35x = 3,855.80 × 1,841.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.35x = 7,099,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,554.19/2,571.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.03

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