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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.23, 7,181.02 and 2,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.23, 7,181.02 and 2,966.20 is: 4,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.23 : 7,181.02 = 2,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.23/7,181.02 = 2,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.23x = 7,181.02 × 2,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.23x = 21,300,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,300,341.52/5,204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.89

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