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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.65, 4,703.41 and 1,493.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.65, 4,703.41 and 1,493.75 is: 2,239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.65 : 4,703.41 = 1,493.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.65/4,703.41 = 1,493.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.65x = 4,703.41 × 1,493.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.65x = 7,025,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025,732.31/3,137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.17

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