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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.38, 5,194.26 and 1,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.38, 5,194.26 and 1,271.30 is: 1,907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.38 : 5,194.26 = 1,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.38/5,194.26 = 1,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.38x = 5,194.26 × 1,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.38x = 6,603,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603,462.74/3,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.20

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