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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.74, 7,186.71 and 2,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.74, 7,186.71 and 2,849.92 is: 3,932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.74 : 7,186.71 = 2,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.74/7,186.71 = 2,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.74x = 7,186.71 × 2,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.74x = 20,481,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,481,548.56/5,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.91

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