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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,471.68, 5,207.50 and 1,391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,471.68, 5,207.50 and 1,391.66 is: 2,087.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,471.68 : 5,207.50 = 1,391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,471.68/5,207.50 = 1,391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,471.68x = 5,207.50 × 1,391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,471.68x = 7,247,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,052.31/3,471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.48

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