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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.80, 4,706.70 and 3,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.80, 4,706.70 and 3,083.80 is: 4,625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.80 : 4,706.70 = 3,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.80/4,706.70 = 3,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.80x = 4,706.70 × 3,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.80x = 14,514,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514,521.46/3,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.70

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