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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,583.27, 4,931.44 and 3,030.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,583.27, 4,931.44 and 3,030.99 is: 4,171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,583.27 : 4,931.44 = 3,030.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,583.27/4,931.44 = 3,030.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,583.27x = 4,931.44 × 3,030.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,583.27x = 14,947,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,947,145.33/3,583.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.37

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