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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.40, 4,595.90 and 1,503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.40, 4,595.90 and 1,503.24 is: 2,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.40 : 4,595.90 = 1,503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.40/4,595.90 = 1,503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.40x = 4,595.90 × 1,503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.40x = 6,908,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,908,740.72/3,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.25

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