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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.99, 7,184.45 and 2,848.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.99, 7,184.45 and 2,848.13 is: 3,930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.99 : 7,184.45 = 2,848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.99/7,184.45 = 2,848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.99x = 7,184.45 × 2,848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.99x = 20,462,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,462,244.85/5,205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.52

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