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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.35, 7,621.48 and 2,307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.35, 7,621.48 and 2,307.22 is: 3,461.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.35 : 7,621.48 = 2,307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.35/7,621.48 = 2,307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.35x = 7,621.48 × 2,307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.35x = 17,584,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,584,431.09/5,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.26

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