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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.39, 7,183.38 and 2,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.39, 7,183.38 and 2,847.54 is: 3,929.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.39 : 7,183.38 = 2,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.39/7,183.38 = 2,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.39x = 7,183.38 × 2,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.39x = 20,454,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,454,961.89/5,205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.57

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