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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.63, 5,146.31 and 3,271.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.63, 5,146.31 and 3,271.03 is: 4,911.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.63 : 5,146.31 = 3,271.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.63/5,146.31 = 3,271.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.63x = 5,146.31 × 3,271.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.63x = 16,833,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,833,734.40/3,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.19

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