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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.71, 4,700.84 and 3,091.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.71, 4,700.84 and 3,091.05 is: 4,636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.71 : 4,700.84 = 3,091.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.71/4,700.84 = 3,091.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.71x = 4,700.84 × 3,091.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.71x = 14,530,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,530,516.03/3,133.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.84

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