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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.61, 4,212.81 and 1,771.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.61, 4,212.81 and 1,771.38 is: 2,655.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.61 : 4,212.81 = 1,771.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.61/4,212.81 = 1,771.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.61x = 4,212.81 × 1,771.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.61x = 7,462,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,487.38/2,810.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.11

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