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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.48, 4,727.70 and 1,506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.48, 4,727.70 and 1,506.68 is: 2,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.48 : 4,727.70 = 1,506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.48/4,727.70 = 1,506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.48x = 4,727.70 × 1,506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.48x = 7,123,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,131.04/3,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.25

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