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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.08, 7,188.46 and 2,851.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.08, 7,188.46 and 2,851.19 is: 3,934.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.08 : 7,188.46 = 2,851.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.08/7,188.46 = 2,851.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.08x = 7,188.46 × 2,851.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.08x = 20,495,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,495,665.27/5,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.60

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