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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.70, 4,217.49 and 1,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.70, 4,217.49 and 1,251.72 is: 1,878.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.70 : 4,217.49 = 1,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.70/4,217.49 = 1,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.70x = 4,217.49 × 1,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.70x = 5,279,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,279,116.58/2,810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.22

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