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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.82, 4,900.47 and 1,418.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.82, 4,900.47 and 1,418.59 is: 2,127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.82 : 4,900.47 = 1,418.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.82/4,900.47 = 1,418.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.82x = 4,900.47 × 1,418.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.82x = 6,951,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,757.74/3,267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.34

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