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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,208.95, 7,188.29 and 2,851.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,208.95, 7,188.29 and 2,851.06 is: 3,934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,208.95 : 7,188.29 = 2,851.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,208.95/7,188.29 = 2,851.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,208.95x = 7,188.29 × 2,851.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,208.95x = 20,494,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,494,246.09/5,208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.43

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