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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.90, 4,901.20 and 2,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.90, 4,901.20 and 2,161.27 is: 3,235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.90 : 4,901.20 = 2,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.90/4,901.20 = 2,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.90x = 4,901.20 × 2,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.90x = 10,592,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,592,816.52/3,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.53

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