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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.66, 7,189.32 and 2,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.66, 7,189.32 and 2,851.80 is: 3,935.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.66 : 7,189.32 = 2,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.66/7,189.32 = 2,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.66x = 7,189.32 × 2,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.66x = 20,502,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,502,502.78/5,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.48

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