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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.31, 4,901.03 and 1,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.31, 4,901.03 and 1,046.11 is: 1,569.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.31 : 4,901.03 = 1,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.31/4,901.03 = 1,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.31x = 4,901.03 × 1,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.31x = 5,127,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127,016.49/3,267.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.19

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