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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.90, 4,158.50 and 1,310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.90, 4,158.50 and 1,310.66 is: 1,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.90 : 4,158.50 = 1,310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.90/4,158.50 = 1,310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.90x = 4,158.50 × 1,310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.90x = 5,450,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,379.61/2,771.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.30

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