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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.79, 7,181.42 and 2,966.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.79, 7,181.42 and 2,966.03 is: 4,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.79 : 7,181.42 = 2,966.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.79/7,181.42 = 2,966.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.79x = 7,181.42 × 2,966.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.79x = 21,300,256.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,300,256.43/5,203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.22

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