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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.55, 4,728.42 and 1,507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.55, 4,728.42 and 1,507.59 is: 2,259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.55 : 4,728.42 = 1,507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.55/4,728.42 = 1,507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.55x = 4,728.42 × 1,507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.55x = 7,128,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,518.71/3,154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.76

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