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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.22, 7,319.81 and 3,180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.22, 7,319.81 and 3,180.97 is: 4,389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.22 : 7,319.81 = 3,180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.22/7,319.81 = 3,180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.22x = 7,319.81 × 3,180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.22x = 23,284,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,144.11/5,304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.74

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