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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.67, 7,182.44 and 2,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.67, 7,182.44 and 2,846.81 is: 3,928.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.67 : 7,182.44 = 2,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.67/7,182.44 = 2,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.67x = 7,182.44 × 2,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.67x = 20,447,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,447,042.02/5,204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.60

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