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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.82, 4,065.74 and 1,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.82, 4,065.74 and 1,210.20 is: 1,814.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.82 : 4,065.74 = 1,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.82/4,065.74 = 1,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.82x = 4,065.74 × 1,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.82x = 4,920,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,358.55/2,711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.41

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