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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.08, 7,179.40 and 2,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.08, 7,179.40 and 2,965 is: 4,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.08 : 7,179.40 = 2,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.08/7,179.40 = 2,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.08x = 7,179.40 × 2,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.08x = 21,286,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286,921/5,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.22

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