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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,176.91, 7,144.84 and 3,080.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,176.91, 7,144.84 and 3,080.81 is: 4,251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,176.91 : 7,144.84 = 3,080.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,176.91/7,144.84 = 3,080.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,176.91x = 7,144.84 × 3,080.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,176.91x = 22,011,916.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011,916.23/5,176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.94

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