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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.92, 7,182.93 and 3,110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.92, 7,182.93 and 3,110.26 is: 4,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.92 : 7,182.93 = 3,110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.92/7,182.93 = 3,110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.92x = 7,182.93 × 3,110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.92x = 22,340,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,340,779.86/5,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.24

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