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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.44, 4,716.95 and 1,501.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.44, 4,716.95 and 1,501.14 is: 2,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.44 : 4,716.95 = 1,501.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.44/4,716.95 = 1,501.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.44x = 4,716.95 × 1,501.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.44x = 7,080,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080,794.82/3,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.13

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