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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.53, 7,182.27 and 2,846.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.53, 7,182.27 and 2,846.67 is: 3,928.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.53 : 7,182.27 = 2,846.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.53/7,182.27 = 2,846.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.53x = 7,182.27 × 2,846.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.53x = 20,445,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,445,552.54/5,204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.41

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