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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.52, 5,031.76 and 1,276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.52, 5,031.76 and 1,276.12 is: 1,913.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.52 : 5,031.76 = 1,276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.52/5,031.76 = 1,276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.52x = 5,031.76 × 1,276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.52x = 6,421,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,129.57/3,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.03

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