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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.98, 7,181.64 and 2,846.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.98, 7,181.64 and 2,846.27 is: 3,927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.98 : 7,181.64 = 2,846.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.98/7,181.64 = 2,846.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.98x = 7,181.64 × 2,846.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.98x = 20,440,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440,904.44/5,203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.94

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