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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.71, 4,910.09 and 1,547.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.71, 4,910.09 and 1,547.55 is: 2,318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.71 : 4,910.09 = 1,547.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.71/4,910.09 = 1,547.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.71x = 4,910.09 × 1,547.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.71x = 7,598,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598,602.04/3,277.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.27

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