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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.30, 4,770.45 and 3,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.30, 4,770.45 and 3,131.70 is: 4,697.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.30 : 4,770.45 = 3,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.30/4,770.45 = 3,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.30x = 4,770.45 × 3,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.30x = 14,939,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,939,618.27/3,180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.55

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