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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.07, 7,184.27 and 2,848.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.07, 7,184.27 and 2,848.43 is: 3,930.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.07 : 7,184.27 = 2,848.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.07/7,184.27 = 2,848.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.07x = 7,184.27 × 2,848.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.07x = 20,463,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,463,861.40/5,206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.77

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