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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.79, 7,764.71 and 3,697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.79, 7,764.71 and 3,697.68 is: 5,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.79 : 7,764.71 = 3,697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.79/7,764.71 = 3,697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.79x = 7,764.71 × 3,697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.79x = 28,711,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711,394.38/5,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.90

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