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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.16, 4,726.08 and 1,507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.16, 4,726.08 and 1,507.92 is: 2,260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.16 : 4,726.08 = 1,507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.16/4,726.08 = 1,507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.16x = 4,726.08 × 1,507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.16x = 7,126,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126,550.55/3,152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.85

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