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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.63, 7,180.04 and 2,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.63, 7,180.04 and 2,964.60 is: 4,091.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.63 : 7,180.04 = 2,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.63/7,180.04 = 2,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.63x = 7,180.04 × 2,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.63x = 21,285,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285,946.58/5,202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.38

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