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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.97, 7,179.60 and 2,964.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.97, 7,179.60 and 2,964.79 is: 4,091.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.97 : 7,179.60 = 2,964.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.97/7,179.60 = 2,964.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.97x = 7,179.60 × 2,964.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.97x = 21,286,006.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286,006.28/5,202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.13

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