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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.44, 7,149.94 and 3,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.44, 7,149.94 and 3,055.84 is: 4,217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.44 : 7,149.94 = 3,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.44/7,149.94 = 3,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.44x = 7,149.94 × 3,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.44x = 21,849,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,849,087.35/5,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.61

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