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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.65, 4,598.76 and 1,505.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.65, 4,598.76 and 1,505.73 is: 2,255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.65 : 4,598.76 = 1,505.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.65/4,598.76 = 1,505.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.65x = 4,598.76 × 1,505.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.65x = 6,924,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924,490.89/3,070.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.06

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