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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.78, 4,727.19 and 1,507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.78, 4,727.19 and 1,507.11 is: 2,261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.78 : 4,727.19 = 1,507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.78/4,727.19 = 1,507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.78x = 4,727.19 × 1,507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.78x = 7,124,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,395.32/3,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.15

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