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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.03, 4,914.47 and 1,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.03, 4,914.47 and 1,427.60 is: 2,140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.03 : 4,914.47 = 1,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.03/4,914.47 = 1,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.03x = 4,914.47 × 1,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.03x = 7,015,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,865.66/3,277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.93

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