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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.08, 4,713.42 and 1,504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.08, 4,713.42 and 1,504.78 is: 2,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.08 : 4,713.42 = 1,504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.08/4,713.42 = 1,504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.08x = 4,713.42 × 1,504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.08x = 7,092,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,660.15/3,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.73

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