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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.97, 7,179.63 and 2,934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.97, 7,179.63 and 2,934.47 is: 4,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.97 : 7,179.63 = 2,934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.97/7,179.63 = 2,934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.97x = 7,179.63 × 2,934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.97x = 21,068,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,068,408.85/5,202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.30

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