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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.80, 4,727.70 and 3,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.80, 4,727.70 and 3,023.80 is: 4,535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.80 : 4,727.70 = 3,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.80/4,727.70 = 3,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.80x = 4,727.70 × 3,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.80x = 14,295,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,295,619.26/3,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.70

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