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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.41, 4,052.48 and 1,202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.41, 4,052.48 and 1,202.10 is: 1,803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.41 : 4,052.48 = 1,202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.41/4,052.48 = 1,202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.41x = 4,052.48 × 1,202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.41x = 4,871,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,486.21/2,701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.31

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