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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.50, 4,006.77 and 1,210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.50, 4,006.77 and 1,210.31 is: 1,815.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.50 : 4,006.77 = 1,210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.50/4,006.77 = 1,210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.50x = 4,006.77 × 1,210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.50x = 4,849,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,849,433.80/2,671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.25

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