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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.32, 4,155.12 and 1,309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.32, 4,155.12 and 1,309.72 is: 1,963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.32 : 4,155.12 = 1,309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.32/4,155.12 = 1,309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.32x = 4,155.12 × 1,309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.32x = 5,442,043.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,043.77/2,771.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.70

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