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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.43, 5,193.58 and 1,271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.43, 5,193.58 and 1,271.14 is: 1,906.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.43 : 5,193.58 = 1,271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.43/5,193.58 = 1,271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.43x = 5,193.58 × 1,271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.43x = 6,601,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,767.28/3,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.69

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