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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.02, 4,721.69 and 1,503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.02, 4,721.69 and 1,503.09 is: 2,253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.02 : 4,721.69 = 1,503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.02/4,721.69 = 1,503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.02x = 4,721.69 × 1,503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.02x = 7,097,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,128.78/3,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.04

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