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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.07, 7,178.82 and 2,964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.07, 7,178.82 and 2,964.04 is: 4,090.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.07 : 7,178.82 = 2,964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.07/7,178.82 = 2,964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.07x = 7,178.82 × 2,964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.07x = 21,278,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278,273.74/5,202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.35

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