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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.48, 7,621.67 and 2,307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.48, 7,621.67 and 2,307.35 is: 3,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.48 : 7,621.67 = 2,307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.48/7,621.67 = 2,307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.48x = 7,621.67 × 2,307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.48x = 17,585,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,585,827.93/5,080.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.45

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