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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.29, 7,188.81 and 2,851.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.29, 7,188.81 and 2,851.42 is: 3,934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.29 : 7,188.81 = 2,851.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.29/7,188.81 = 2,851.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.29x = 7,188.81 × 2,851.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.29x = 20,498,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498,316.61/5,209.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.95

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