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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.28, 4,726.92 and 1,506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.28, 4,726.92 and 1,506.80 is: 2,260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.28 : 4,726.92 = 1,506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.28/4,726.92 = 1,506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.28x = 4,726.92 × 1,506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.28x = 7,122,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,122,523.06/3,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.20

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