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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.70, 4,910.55 and 1,425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.70, 4,910.55 and 1,425.70 is: 2,138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.70 : 4,910.55 = 1,425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.70/4,910.55 = 1,425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.70x = 4,910.55 × 1,425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.70x = 7,000,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000,971.14/3,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.55

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