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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.58, 7,185.02 and 2,848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.58, 7,185.02 and 2,848.69 is: 3,931.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.58 : 7,185.02 = 2,848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.58/7,185.02 = 2,848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.58x = 7,185.02 × 2,848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.58x = 20,467,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,467,862.42/5,206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.16

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