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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.16, 4,158.58 and 1,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.16, 4,158.58 and 1,310.44 is: 1,966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.16 : 4,158.58 = 1,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.16/4,158.58 = 1,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.16x = 4,158.58 × 1,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.16x = 5,449,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,569.58/2,771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.53

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