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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.02, 7,181.76 and 2,846.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.02, 7,181.76 and 2,846.29 is: 3,928.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.02 : 7,181.76 = 2,846.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.02/7,181.76 = 2,846.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.02x = 7,181.76 × 2,846.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.02x = 20,441,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,441,371.67/5,204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.00

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