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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.52, 7,189.14 and 2,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.52, 7,189.14 and 2,851.80 is: 3,935.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.52 : 7,189.14 = 2,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.52/7,189.14 = 2,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.52x = 7,189.14 × 2,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.52x = 20,501,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,501,989.45/5,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.49

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