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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.73, 4,721.01 and 1,503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.73, 4,721.01 and 1,503.33 is: 2,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.73 : 4,721.01 = 1,503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.73/4,721.01 = 1,503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.73x = 4,721.01 × 1,503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.73x = 7,097,235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,235.96/3,146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.43

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