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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.26, 4,722.39 and 1,499.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.26, 4,722.39 and 1,499.81 is: 2,249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.26 : 4,722.39 = 1,499.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.26/4,722.39 = 1,499.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.26x = 4,722.39 × 1,499.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.26x = 7,082,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,664.13/3,148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.71

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