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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.80, 7,185.48 and 2,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.80, 7,185.48 and 2,849.16 is: 3,931.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.80 : 7,185.48 = 2,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.80/7,185.48 = 2,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.80x = 7,185.48 × 2,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.80x = 20,472,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472,582.20/5,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.89

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