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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.30, 7,181.82 and 3,108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.30, 7,181.82 and 3,108.02 is: 4,289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.30 : 7,181.82 = 3,108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.30/7,181.82 = 3,108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.30x = 7,181.82 × 3,108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.30x = 22,321,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321,240.20/5,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.00

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