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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.85, 7,179.13 and 2,964.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.85, 7,179.13 and 2,964.82 is: 4,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.85 : 7,179.13 = 2,964.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.85/7,179.13 = 2,964.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.85x = 7,179.13 × 2,964.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.85x = 21,284,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284,820.79/5,202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.99

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