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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.93, 7,180.07 and 2,845.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.93, 7,180.07 and 2,845.29 is: 3,926.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.93 : 7,180.07 = 2,845.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.93/7,180.07 = 2,845.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.93x = 7,180.07 × 2,845.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.93x = 20,429,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429,367.14/5,202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.51

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