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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.02, 4,720.24 and 1,504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.02, 4,720.24 and 1,504.30 is: 2,254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.02 : 4,720.24 = 1,504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.02/4,720.24 = 1,504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.02x = 4,720.24 × 1,504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.02x = 7,100,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,657.03/3,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.16

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