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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.84, 4,911.30 and 1,327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.84, 4,911.30 and 1,327.38 is: 1,991.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.84 : 4,911.30 = 1,327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.84/4,911.30 = 1,327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.84x = 4,911.30 × 1,327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.84x = 6,519,161.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,519,161.39/3,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.29

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