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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.05, 7,184.34 and 2,848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.05, 7,184.34 and 2,848.19 is: 3,930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.05 : 7,184.34 = 2,848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.05/7,184.34 = 2,848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.05x = 7,184.34 × 2,848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.05x = 20,462,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,462,329.42/5,206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.49

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