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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.04, 4,717.38 and 1,502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.04, 4,717.38 and 1,502.72 is: 2,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.04 : 4,717.38 = 1,502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.04/4,717.38 = 1,502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.04x = 4,717.38 × 1,502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.04x = 7,088,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,901.27/3,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.99

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