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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.62, 4,722.09 and 1,417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.62, 4,722.09 and 1,417.34 is: 2,124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.62 : 4,722.09 = 1,417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.62/4,722.09 = 1,417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.62x = 4,722.09 × 1,417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.62x = 6,692,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,692,807.04/3,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.28

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