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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.88, 7,185.51 and 2,849.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.88, 7,185.51 and 2,849.18 is: 3,931.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.88 : 7,185.51 = 2,849.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.88/7,185.51 = 2,849.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.88x = 7,185.51 × 2,849.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.88x = 20,472,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472,775.45/5,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.87

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