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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.53, 7,178.76 and 2,964.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.53, 7,178.76 and 2,964.99 is: 4,090.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.53 : 7,178.76 = 2,964.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.53/7,178.76 = 2,964.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.53x = 7,178.76 × 2,964.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.53x = 21,284,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284,951.61/5,203.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.48

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