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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.06, 5,192.92 and 1,270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.06, 5,192.92 and 1,270.62 is: 1,905.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.06 : 5,192.92 = 1,270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.06/5,192.92 = 1,270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.06x = 5,192.92 × 1,270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.06x = 6,598,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,222.45/3,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.87

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