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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,218.71, 7,201.55 and 2,980.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,218.71, 7,201.55 and 2,980.15 is: 4,112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,218.71 : 7,201.55 = 2,980.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,218.71/7,201.55 = 2,980.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,218.71x = 7,201.55 × 2,980.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,218.71x = 21,461,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,461,688.68/5,218.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.45

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