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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,431, 8,146.52 and 1,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,431, 8,146.52 and 1,327 is: 1,990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,431 : 8,146.52 = 1,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,431/8,146.52 = 1,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,431x = 8,146.52 × 1,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,431x = 10,810,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,810,432.04/5,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.50

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