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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.27, 4,903.67 and 1,419.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.27, 4,903.67 and 1,419.86 is: 2,131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.27 : 4,903.67 = 1,419.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.27/4,903.67 = 1,419.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.27x = 4,903.67 × 1,419.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.27x = 6,962,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,540.70/3,267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.00

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