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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.73, 4,900.72 and 1,418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.73, 4,900.72 and 1,418.41 is: 2,127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.73 : 4,900.72 = 1,418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.73/4,900.72 = 1,418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.73x = 4,900.72 × 1,418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.73x = 6,951,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,238.49/3,267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.24

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