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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.44, 7,186.27 and 2,849.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.44, 7,186.27 and 2,849.58 is: 3,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.44 : 7,186.27 = 2,849.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.44/7,186.27 = 2,849.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.44x = 7,186.27 × 2,849.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.44x = 20,477,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,477,849.49/5,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.42

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