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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.26, 7,188.80 and 2,851.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.26, 7,188.80 and 2,851.42 is: 3,934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.26 : 7,188.80 = 2,851.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.26/7,188.80 = 2,851.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.26x = 7,188.80 × 2,851.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.26x = 20,498,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498,273.84/5,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.97

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