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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.83, 7,320.76 and 3,180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.83, 7,320.76 and 3,180.69 is: 4,389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.83 : 7,320.76 = 3,180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.83/7,320.76 = 3,180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.83x = 7,320.76 × 3,180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.83x = 23,285,060.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,285,060.17/5,304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.41

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