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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.66, 5,191.37 and 1,240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.66, 5,191.37 and 1,240.12 is: 1,859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.66 : 5,191.37 = 1,240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.66/5,191.37 = 1,240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.66x = 5,191.37 × 1,240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.66x = 6,437,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437,921.76/3,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.24

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