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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.52, 7,620.53 and 2,973.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.52, 7,620.53 and 2,973.33 is: 4,459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.52 : 7,620.53 = 2,973.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.52/7,620.53 = 2,973.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.52x = 7,620.53 × 2,973.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.52x = 22,658,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658,373.76/5,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.85

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