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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.51, 4,903.03 and 1,418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.51, 4,903.03 and 1,418.61 is: 2,128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.51 : 4,903.03 = 1,418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.51/4,903.03 = 1,418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.51x = 4,903.03 × 1,418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.51x = 6,955,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,507.55/3,267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.69

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