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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.91, 7,760.97 and 2,403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.91, 7,760.97 and 2,403.78 is: 3,600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.91 : 7,760.97 = 2,403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.91/7,760.97 = 2,403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.91x = 7,760.97 × 2,403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.91x = 18,655,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,655,664.47/5,180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.85

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