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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.46, 7,183.33 and 2,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.46, 7,183.33 and 2,847.54 is: 3,929.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.46 : 7,183.33 = 2,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.46/7,183.33 = 2,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.46x = 7,183.33 × 2,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.46x = 20,454,819.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,454,819.51/5,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.49

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