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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.35, 7,188.92 and 2,851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.35, 7,188.92 and 2,851.48 is: 3,935.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.35 : 7,188.92 = 2,851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.35/7,188.92 = 2,851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.35x = 7,188.92 × 2,851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.35x = 20,499,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,499,047.34/5,209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.05

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