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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.80, 7,181.71 and 2,965.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.80, 7,181.71 and 2,965.21 is: 4,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.80 : 7,181.71 = 2,965.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.80/7,181.71 = 2,965.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.80x = 7,181.71 × 2,965.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.80x = 21,295,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,295,252.94/5,203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.25

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