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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.54, 8,048.76 and 3,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.54, 8,048.76 and 3,180 is: 4,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.54 : 8,048.76 = 3,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.54/8,048.76 = 3,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.54x = 8,048.76 × 3,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.54x = 25,595,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595,056.80/5,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.32

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