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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.24, 7,179.09 and 2,964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.24, 7,179.09 and 2,964.12 is: 4,090.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.24 : 7,179.09 = 2,964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.24/7,179.09 = 2,964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.24x = 7,179.09 × 2,964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.24x = 21,279,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,279,633.53/5,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.48

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