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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.83, 4,903.48 and 1,420.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.83, 4,903.48 and 1,420.55 is: 2,129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.83 : 4,903.48 = 1,420.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.83/4,903.48 = 1,420.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.83x = 4,903.48 × 1,420.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.83x = 6,965,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,614.00/3,270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.62

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