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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.80, 8,049.29 and 3,180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.80, 8,049.29 and 3,180.19 is: 4,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.80 : 8,049.29 = 3,180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.80/8,049.29 = 3,180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.80x = 8,049.29 × 3,180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.80x = 25,598,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598,271.57/5,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.68

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