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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.10, 4,156.71 and 1,210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.10, 4,156.71 and 1,210.02 is: 1,815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.10 : 4,156.71 = 1,210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.10/4,156.71 = 1,210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.10x = 4,156.71 × 1,210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.10x = 5,029,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,702.23/2,771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.06

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