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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.70, 7,151.76 and 3,055.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.70, 7,151.76 and 3,055.51 is: 4,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.70 : 7,151.76 = 3,055.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.70/7,151.76 = 3,055.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.70x = 7,151.76 × 3,055.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.70x = 21,852,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,852,274.20/5,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.02

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