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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.94, 4,722.94 and 1,504.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.94, 4,722.94 and 1,504.62 is: 2,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.94 : 4,722.94 = 1,504.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.94/4,722.94 = 1,504.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.94x = 4,722.94 × 1,504.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.94x = 7,106,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,106,218.58/3,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.42

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