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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.70, 7,054.50 and 5,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.70, 7,054.50 and 5,180.70 is: 7,054.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.70 : 7,054.50 = 5,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.70/7,054.50 = 5,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.70x = 7,054.50 × 5,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.70x = 36,547,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,547,248.15/5,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.50

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