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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.76, 7,769.43 and 2,061.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.76, 7,769.43 and 2,061.54 is: 3,091.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.76 : 7,769.43 = 2,061.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.76/7,769.43 = 2,061.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.76x = 7,769.43 × 2,061.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.76x = 16,016,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,016,990.72/5,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.63

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