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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.03, 4,914.68 and 1,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.03, 4,914.68 and 1,427.32 is: 2,141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.03 : 4,914.68 = 1,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.03/4,914.68 = 1,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.03x = 4,914.68 × 1,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.03x = 7,014,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014,820.06/3,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.91

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