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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.42, 7,186.22 and 2,849.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.42, 7,186.22 and 2,849.56 is: 3,932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.42 : 7,186.22 = 2,849.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.42/7,186.22 = 2,849.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.42x = 7,186.22 × 2,849.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.42x = 20,477,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,477,532.85/5,207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.37

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