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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.54, 7,182.26 and 2,846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.54, 7,182.26 and 2,846.68 is: 3,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.54 : 7,182.26 = 2,846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.54/7,182.26 = 2,846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.54x = 7,182.26 × 2,846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.54x = 20,445,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,445,595.90/5,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.42

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