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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,201.52, 7,177.59 and 2,963.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,201.52, 7,177.59 and 2,963.22 is: 4,088.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,201.52 : 7,177.59 = 2,963.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,201.52/7,177.59 = 2,963.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,201.52x = 7,177.59 × 2,963.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,201.52x = 21,268,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,268,778.24/5,201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.95

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