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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.41, 7,184.90 and 2,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.41, 7,184.90 and 2,848.50 is: 3,930.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.41 : 7,184.90 = 2,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.41/7,184.90 = 2,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.41x = 7,184.90 × 2,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.41x = 20,466,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,466,194.77/5,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.96

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