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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.54, 4,911.18 and 1,425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.54, 4,911.18 and 1,425.05 is: 2,137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.54 : 4,911.18 = 1,425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.54/4,911.18 = 1,425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.54x = 4,911.18 × 1,425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.54x = 6,998,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,998,677.06/3,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.95

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