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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.88, 7,642.35 and 3,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.88, 7,642.35 and 3,180 is: 4,388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.88 : 7,642.35 = 3,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.88/7,642.35 = 3,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.88x = 7,642.35 × 3,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.88x = 24,302,673
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,302,673/5,537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.44

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