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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.10, 7,188.45 and 2,851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.10, 7,188.45 and 2,851.24 is: 3,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.10 : 7,188.45 = 2,851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.10/7,188.45 = 2,851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.10x = 7,188.45 × 2,851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.10x = 20,495,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,495,960.24/5,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.65

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