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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.20, 7,179.93 and 2,965.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.20, 7,179.93 and 2,965.62 is: 4,092.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.20 : 7,179.93 = 2,965.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.20/7,179.93 = 2,965.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.20x = 7,179.93 × 2,965.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.20x = 21,292,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,292,944.01/5,203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.28

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