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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.60, 4,305.60 and 1,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.60, 4,305.60 and 1,227.72 is: 1,840.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.60 : 4,305.60 = 1,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.60/4,305.60 = 1,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.60x = 4,305.60 × 1,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.60x = 5,286,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,071.23/2,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.81

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