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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.62, 5,869.46 and 1,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.62, 5,869.46 and 1,316.30 is: 1,974.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.62 : 5,869.46 = 1,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.62/5,869.46 = 1,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.62x = 5,869.46 × 1,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.62x = 7,725,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,725,944.14/3,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.62

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