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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.39, 7,186.35 and 2,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.39, 7,186.35 and 2,849.66 is: 3,932.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.39 : 7,186.35 = 2,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.39/7,186.35 = 2,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.39x = 7,186.35 × 2,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.39x = 20,478,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,478,654.14/5,207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.61

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