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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.60, 7,181.59 and 2,965.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.60, 7,181.59 and 2,965.94 is: 4,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.60 : 7,181.59 = 2,965.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.60/7,181.59 = 2,965.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.60x = 7,181.59 × 2,965.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.60x = 21,300,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,300,165.04/5,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.35

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