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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.80, 7,966.35 and 1,800.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.80, 7,966.35 and 1,800.81 is: 2,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.80 : 7,966.35 = 1,800.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.80/7,966.35 = 1,800.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.80x = 7,966.35 × 1,800.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.80x = 14,345,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,345,893.66/5,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.27

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