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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.65, 4,595.55 and 1,502.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.65, 4,595.55 and 1,502.63 is: 2,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.65 : 4,595.55 = 1,502.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.65/4,595.55 = 1,502.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.65x = 4,595.55 × 1,502.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.65x = 6,905,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,905,411.30/3,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.72

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