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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.66, 4,158.04 and 1,271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.66, 4,158.04 and 1,271.54 is: 1,907.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.66 : 4,158.04 = 1,271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.66/4,158.04 = 1,271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.66x = 4,158.04 × 1,271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.66x = 5,287,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,114.18/2,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.56

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