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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.22, 7,766.07 and 2,058.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.22, 7,766.07 and 2,058.89 is: 3,086.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.22 : 7,766.07 = 2,058.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.22/7,766.07 = 2,058.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.22x = 7,766.07 × 2,058.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.22x = 15,989,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,989,445.03/5,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.63

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