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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.70, 4,727.55 and 3,070.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.70, 4,727.55 and 3,070.70 is: 4,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.70 : 4,727.55 = 3,070.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.70/4,727.55 = 3,070.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.70x = 4,727.55 × 3,070.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.70x = 14,516,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,516,887.79/3,151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.05

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