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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.41, 4,306.19 and 1,227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.41, 4,306.19 and 1,227.03 is: 1,840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.41 : 4,306.19 = 1,227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.41/4,306.19 = 1,227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.41x = 4,306.19 × 1,227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.41x = 5,283,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,283,818.18/2,871.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.15

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