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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.51, 7,186.08 and 2,849.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.51, 7,186.08 and 2,849.19 is: 3,931.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.51 : 7,186.08 = 2,849.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.51/7,186.08 = 2,849.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.51x = 7,186.08 × 2,849.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.51x = 20,474,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,474,531.43/5,207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.73

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