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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.48, 7,176.62 and 2,842.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.48, 7,176.62 and 2,842.62 is: 3,922.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.48 : 7,176.62 = 2,842.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.48/7,176.62 = 2,842.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.48x = 7,176.62 × 2,842.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.48x = 20,400,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,400,410.65/5,200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.80

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