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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.06, 4,249.23 and 1,271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.06, 4,249.23 and 1,271.01 is: 1,907.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.06 : 4,249.23 = 1,271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.06/4,249.23 = 1,271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.06x = 4,249.23 × 1,271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.06x = 5,400,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,807.47/2,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.02

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