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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.35, 7,546.41 and 3,180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.35, 7,546.41 and 3,180.90 is: 4,770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.35 : 7,546.41 = 3,180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.35/7,546.41 = 3,180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.35x = 7,546.41 × 3,180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.35x = 24,004,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,004,375.57/5,031.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.97

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