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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.72, 4,722.71 and 1,505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.72, 4,722.71 and 1,505.34 is: 2,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.72 : 4,722.71 = 1,505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.72/4,722.71 = 1,505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.72x = 4,722.71 × 1,505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.72x = 7,109,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,276.74/3,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.40

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