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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.53, 7,181.41 and 2,966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.53, 7,181.41 and 2,966.45 is: 4,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.53 : 7,181.41 = 2,966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.53/7,181.41 = 2,966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.53x = 7,181.41 × 2,966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.53x = 21,303,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303,242.96/5,204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.22

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