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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.45, 7,186.29 and 2,849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.45, 7,186.29 and 2,849.74 is: 3,932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.45 : 7,186.29 = 2,849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.45/7,186.29 = 2,849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.45x = 7,186.29 × 2,849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.45x = 20,479,029.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,479,029.41/5,207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.64

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