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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.71, 4,510.70 and 1,871.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.71, 4,510.70 and 1,871.19 is: 2,582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.71 : 4,510.70 = 1,871.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.71/4,510.70 = 1,871.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.71x = 4,510.70 × 1,871.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.71x = 8,440,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,440,358.86/3,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.17

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