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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.51, 5,086.55 and 1,310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.51, 5,086.55 and 1,310.54 is: 1,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.51 : 5,086.55 = 1,310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.51/5,086.55 = 1,310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.51x = 5,086.55 × 1,310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.51x = 6,666,095.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,095.25/3,390.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.10

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