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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.95, 7,179.64 and 2,964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.95, 7,179.64 and 2,964.38 is: 4,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.95 : 7,179.64 = 2,964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.95/7,179.64 = 2,964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.95x = 7,179.64 × 2,964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.95x = 21,283,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,137.91/5,202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.59

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