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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.46, 4,725.62 and 1,508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.46, 4,725.62 and 1,508.56 is: 2,261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.46 : 4,725.62 = 1,508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.46/4,725.62 = 1,508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.46x = 4,725.62 × 1,508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.46x = 7,128,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,881.31/3,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.37

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