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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.70, 4,911.45 and 1,327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.70, 4,911.45 and 1,327.27 is: 1,991.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.70 : 4,911.45 = 1,327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.70/4,911.45 = 1,327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.70x = 4,911.45 × 1,327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.70x = 6,518,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,518,820.24/3,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.27

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