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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.67, 7,774.59 and 2,060.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.67, 7,774.59 and 2,060.35 is: 3,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.67 : 7,774.59 = 2,060.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.67/7,774.59 = 2,060.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.67x = 7,774.59 × 2,060.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.67x = 16,018,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,018,371.36/5,180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.95

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