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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202, 7,178.76 and 2,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202, 7,178.76 and 2,844.16 is: 3,924.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202 : 7,178.76 = 2,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202/7,178.76 = 2,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202x = 7,178.76 × 2,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202x = 20,417,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,417,524.09/5,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.94

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