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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.08, 7,179.92 and 2,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.08, 7,179.92 and 2,965.60 is: 4,091.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.08 : 7,179.92 = 2,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.08/7,179.92 = 2,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.08x = 7,179.92 × 2,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.08x = 21,292,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,292,770.75/5,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.55

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