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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.52, 4,719.49 and 1,503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.52, 4,719.49 and 1,503.80 is: 2,253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.52 : 4,719.49 = 1,503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.52/4,719.49 = 1,503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.52x = 4,719.49 × 1,503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.52x = 7,097,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,169.06/3,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.41

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