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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.60, 7,785.90 and 2,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.60, 7,785.90 and 2,849.70 is: 4,274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.60 : 7,785.90 = 2,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.60/7,785.90 = 2,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.60x = 7,785.90 × 2,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.60x = 22,187,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187,479.23/5,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.55

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