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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.83, 4,748.25 and 1,501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.83, 4,748.25 and 1,501.04 is: 2,249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.83 : 4,748.25 = 1,501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.83/4,748.25 = 1,501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.83x = 4,748.25 × 1,501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.83x = 7,127,313.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,313.18/3,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.19

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