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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.76, 7,046.25 and 2,980.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.76, 7,046.25 and 2,980.53 is: 4,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.76 : 7,046.25 = 2,980.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.76/7,046.25 = 2,980.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.76x = 7,046.25 × 2,980.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.76x = 21,001,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001,559.51/5,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.31

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