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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.41, 7,182.08 and 2,846.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.41, 7,182.08 and 2,846.56 is: 3,928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.41 : 7,182.08 = 2,846.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.41/7,182.08 = 2,846.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.41x = 7,182.08 × 2,846.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.41x = 20,444,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,444,187.30/5,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.24

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