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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.77, 4,719.68 and 1,502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.77, 4,719.68 and 1,502.10 is: 2,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.77 : 4,719.68 = 1,502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.77/4,719.68 = 1,502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.77x = 4,719.68 × 1,502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.77x = 7,089,431.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089,431.33/3,145.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.64

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