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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.03, 7,178.86 and 2,963.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.03, 7,178.86 and 2,963.90 is: 4,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.03 : 7,178.86 = 2,963.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.03/7,178.86 = 2,963.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.03x = 7,178.86 × 2,963.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.03x = 21,277,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,277,444.81/5,202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.22

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