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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.08, 4,716.44 and 1,506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.08, 4,716.44 and 1,506.79 is: 2,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.08 : 4,716.44 = 1,506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.08/4,716.44 = 1,506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.08x = 4,716.44 × 1,506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.08x = 7,106,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,106,657.87/3,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.74

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