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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.78, 4,722.69 and 1,504.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.78, 4,722.69 and 1,504.11 is: 2,256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.78 : 4,722.69 = 1,504.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.78/4,722.69 = 1,504.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.78x = 4,722.69 × 1,504.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.78x = 7,103,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,445.26/3,147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.65

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