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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.27, 5,086.42 and 1,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.27, 5,086.42 and 1,312.27 is: 1,968.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.27 : 5,086.42 = 1,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.27/5,086.42 = 1,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.27x = 5,086.42 × 1,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.27x = 6,674,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,740.38/3,391.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.21

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