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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.79, 7,687.80 and 3,180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.79, 7,687.80 and 3,180.69 is: 4,389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.79 : 7,687.80 = 3,180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.79/7,687.80 = 3,180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.79x = 7,687.80 × 3,180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.79x = 24,452,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452,508.58/5,570.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.41

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