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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810, 4,218.24 and 1,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810, 4,218.24 and 1,271 is: 1,907.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810 : 4,218.24 = 1,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810/4,218.24 = 1,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810x = 4,218.24 × 1,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810x = 5,361,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,383.04/2,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.97

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