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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.25, 7,181.66 and 2,966.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.25, 7,181.66 and 2,966.42 is: 4,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.25 : 7,181.66 = 2,966.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.25/7,181.66 = 2,966.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.25x = 7,181.66 × 2,966.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.25x = 21,303,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303,845.23/5,204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.55

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