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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.40, 4,720.74 and 1,503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.40, 4,720.74 and 1,503.68 is: 2,253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.40 : 4,720.74 = 1,503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.40/4,720.74 = 1,503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.40x = 4,720.74 × 1,503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.40x = 7,098,482.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098,482.32/3,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.92

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