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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.40, 4,724.09 and 1,505.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.40, 4,724.09 and 1,505.55 is: 2,258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.40 : 4,724.09 = 1,505.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.40/4,724.09 = 1,505.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.40x = 4,724.09 × 1,505.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.40x = 7,112,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,353.70/3,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.32

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