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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.56, 4,568.46 and 1,507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.56, 4,568.46 and 1,507.72 is: 2,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.56 : 4,568.46 = 1,507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.56/4,568.46 = 1,507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.56x = 4,568.46 × 1,507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.56x = 6,887,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,958.51/3,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.16

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