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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.81, 5,190.11 and 1,268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.81, 5,190.11 and 1,268.54 is: 1,902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.81 : 5,190.11 = 1,268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.81/5,190.11 = 1,268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.81x = 5,190.11 × 1,268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.81x = 6,583,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583,839.47/3,459.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.95

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