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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.39, 4,680.59 and 1,271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.39, 4,680.59 and 1,271.09 is: 1,906.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.39 : 4,680.59 = 1,271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.39/4,680.59 = 1,271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.39x = 4,680.59 × 1,271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.39x = 5,949,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,949,456.49/3,120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.64

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