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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.95, 4,910.80 and 1,425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.95, 4,910.80 and 1,425.06 is: 2,137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.95 : 4,910.80 = 1,425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.95/4,910.80 = 1,425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.95x = 4,910.80 × 1,425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.95x = 6,998,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,998,181.09/3,273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.54

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