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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.56, 7,179.36 and 2,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.56, 7,179.36 and 2,964.80 is: 4,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.56 : 7,179.36 = 2,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.56/7,179.36 = 2,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.56x = 7,179.36 × 2,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.56x = 21,285,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285,366.53/5,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.33

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