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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.80, 7,176.96 and 2,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.80, 7,176.96 and 2,842.92 is: 3,923.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.80 : 7,176.96 = 2,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.80/7,176.96 = 2,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.80x = 7,176.96 × 2,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.80x = 20,403,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403,523.12/5,200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.15

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