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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.78, 4,717.92 and 1,502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.78, 4,717.92 and 1,502.48 is: 2,252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.78 : 4,717.92 = 1,502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.78/4,717.92 = 1,502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.78x = 4,717.92 × 1,502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.78x = 7,088,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,580.44/3,146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.65

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