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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.31, 7,183.58 and 2,967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.31, 7,183.58 and 2,967.58 is: 4,094.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.31 : 7,183.58 = 2,967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.31/7,183.58 = 2,967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.31x = 7,183.58 × 2,967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.31x = 21,317,848.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317,848.34/5,206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.62

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