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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.12, 4,719.24 and 1,504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.12, 4,719.24 and 1,504.44 is: 2,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.12 : 4,719.24 = 1,504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.12/4,719.24 = 1,504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.12x = 4,719.24 × 1,504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.12x = 7,099,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,813.43/3,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.97

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