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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.35, 7,180.62 and 2,845.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.35, 7,180.62 and 2,845.49 is: 3,926.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.35 : 7,180.62 = 2,845.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.35/7,180.62 = 2,845.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.35x = 7,180.62 × 2,845.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.35x = 20,432,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432,346.50/5,203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.77

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