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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.60, 7,184.82 and 2,848.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.60, 7,184.82 and 2,848.27 is: 3,930.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.60 : 7,184.82 = 2,848.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.60/7,184.82 = 2,848.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.60x = 7,184.82 × 2,848.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.60x = 20,464,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,464,307.26/5,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.46

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