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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.71, 5,138.33 and 1,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.71, 5,138.33 and 1,481.28 is: 2,220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.71 : 5,138.33 = 1,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.71/5,138.33 = 1,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.71x = 5,138.33 × 1,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.71x = 7,611,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,298.06/3,427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.52

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