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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.23, 7,179.64 and 2,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.23, 7,179.64 and 2,965.20 is: 4,091.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.23 : 7,179.64 = 2,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.23/7,179.64 = 2,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.23x = 7,179.64 × 2,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.23x = 21,289,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289,068.53/5,203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.51

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