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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.57, 7,179.24 and 2,964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.57, 7,179.24 and 2,964.13 is: 4,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.57 : 7,179.24 = 2,964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.57/7,179.24 = 2,964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.57x = 7,179.24 × 2,964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.57x = 21,280,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,280,200.66/5,202.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.32

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