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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.27, 5,056.91 and 1,031.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.27, 5,056.91 and 1,031.27 is: 1,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.27 : 5,056.91 = 1,031.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.27/5,056.91 = 1,031.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.27x = 5,056.91 × 1,031.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.27x = 5,215,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,215,016.87/3,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.90

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