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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.01, 4,515.10 and 1,927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.01, 4,515.10 and 1,927.41 is: 2,659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.01 : 4,515.10 = 1,927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.01/4,515.10 = 1,927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.01x = 4,515.10 × 1,927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.01x = 8,702,448.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,448.89/3,272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.66

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