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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.59, 7,179.08 and 2,964.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.59, 7,179.08 and 2,964.41 is: 4,090.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.59 : 7,179.08 = 2,964.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.59/7,179.08 = 2,964.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.59x = 7,179.08 × 2,964.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.59x = 21,281,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281,761.90/5,202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.61

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