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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.73, 7,181.63 and 2,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.73, 7,181.63 and 2,966.31 is: 4,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.73 : 7,181.63 = 2,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.73/7,181.63 = 2,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.73x = 7,181.63 × 2,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.73x = 21,302,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,302,940.89/5,203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.78

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