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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.81, 7,185.25 and 2,848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.81, 7,185.25 and 2,848.90 is: 3,931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.81 : 7,185.25 = 2,848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.81/7,185.25 = 2,848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.81x = 7,185.25 × 2,848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.81x = 20,470,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,470,058.73/5,206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.40

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