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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.46, 4,901.48 and 927.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.46, 4,901.48 and 927.48 is: 1,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.46 : 4,901.48 = 927.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.46/4,901.48 = 927.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.46x = 4,901.48 × 927.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.46x = 4,546,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,024.67/3,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.30

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