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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.74, 7,903.68 and 3,080.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.74, 7,903.68 and 3,080.14 is: 4,618.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.74 : 7,903.68 = 3,080.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.74/7,903.68 = 3,080.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.74x = 7,903.68 × 3,080.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.74x = 24,344,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,344,440.92/5,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.79

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