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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.38, 7,181.96 and 2,846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.38, 7,181.96 and 2,846.50 is: 3,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.38 : 7,181.96 = 2,846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.38/7,181.96 = 2,846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.38x = 7,181.96 × 2,846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.38x = 20,443,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443,449.14/5,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.12

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