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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.53, 4,913.60 and 1,427.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.53, 4,913.60 and 1,427.19 is: 2,140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.53 : 4,913.60 = 1,427.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.53/4,913.60 = 1,427.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.53x = 4,913.60 × 1,427.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.53x = 7,012,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,633.65/3,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.27

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