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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.03, 7,180.24 and 2,964.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.03, 7,180.24 and 2,964.90 is: 4,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.03 : 7,180.24 = 2,964.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.03/7,180.24 = 2,964.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.03x = 7,180.24 × 2,964.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.03x = 21,288,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,288,693.58/5,203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.60

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