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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.93, 7,617.73 and 2,306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.93, 7,617.73 and 2,306.21 is: 3,457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.93 : 7,617.73 = 2,306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.93/7,617.73 = 2,306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.93x = 7,617.73 × 2,306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.93x = 17,568,085.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,568,085.10/5,080.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.65

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