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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.23, 7,178.27 and 2,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.23, 7,178.27 and 2,964.20 is: 4,090.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.23 : 7,178.27 = 2,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.23/7,178.27 = 2,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.23x = 7,178.27 × 2,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.23x = 21,277,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,277,777.22/5,202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.13

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