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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.09, 7,181.15 and 2,965.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.09, 7,181.15 and 2,965.91 is: 4,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.09 : 7,181.15 = 2,965.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.09/7,181.15 = 2,965.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.09x = 7,181.15 × 2,965.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.09x = 21,298,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,298,644.60/5,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.67

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