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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.52, 7,581.78 and 3,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.52, 7,581.78 and 3,103.20 is: 4,654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.52 : 7,581.78 = 3,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.52/7,581.78 = 3,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.52x = 7,581.78 × 3,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.52x = 23,527,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,527,779.70/5,054.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.80

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