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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.57, 7,176.79 and 2,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.57, 7,176.79 and 2,842.70 is: 3,922.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.57 : 7,176.79 = 2,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.57/7,176.79 = 2,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.57x = 7,176.79 × 2,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.57x = 20,401,460.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,401,460.93/5,200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.93

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