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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.67, 4,720.59 and 1,503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.67, 4,720.59 and 1,503.33 is: 2,255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.67 : 4,720.59 = 1,503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.67/4,720.59 = 1,503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.67x = 4,720.59 × 1,503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.67x = 7,096,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,604.56/3,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.27

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