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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.88, 4,850.94 and 1,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.88, 4,850.94 and 1,503.56 is: 2,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.88 : 4,850.94 = 1,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.88/4,850.94 = 1,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.88x = 4,850.94 × 1,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.88x = 7,293,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,679.35/3,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.00

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