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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.78, 7,728.84 and 3,180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.78, 7,728.84 and 3,180.46 is: 4,769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.78 : 7,728.84 = 3,180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.78/7,728.84 = 3,180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.78x = 7,728.84 × 3,180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.78x = 24,581,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581,266.47/5,153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.56

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