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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.62, 7,179.62 and 2,844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.62, 7,179.62 and 2,844.76 is: 3,925.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.62 : 7,179.62 = 2,844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.62/7,179.62 = 2,844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.62x = 7,179.62 × 2,844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.62x = 20,424,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,424,295.79/5,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.77

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