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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.27, 4,740.45 and 1,495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.27, 4,740.45 and 1,495.62 is: 2,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.27 : 4,740.45 = 1,495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.27/4,740.45 = 1,495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.27x = 4,740.45 × 1,495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.27x = 7,089,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089,880.65/3,163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.31

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