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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.26, 7,184.49 and 2,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.26, 7,184.49 and 2,848.25 is: 3,930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.26 : 7,184.49 = 2,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.26/7,184.49 = 2,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.26x = 7,184.49 × 2,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.26x = 20,463,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,463,187.72/5,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.50

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