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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.98, 7,181.49 and 2,965.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.98, 7,181.49 and 2,965.86 is: 4,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.98 : 7,181.49 = 2,965.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.98/7,181.49 = 2,965.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.98x = 7,181.49 × 2,965.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.98x = 21,299,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,299,293.93/5,203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.89

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