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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.71, 4,707.24 and 1,491.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.71, 4,707.24 and 1,491.98 is: 2,237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.71 : 4,707.24 = 1,491.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.71/4,707.24 = 1,491.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.71x = 4,707.24 × 1,491.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.71x = 7,023,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,084.40/3,138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.57

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