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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.70, 7,189.42 and 2,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.70, 7,189.42 and 2,851.88 is: 3,935.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.70 : 7,189.42 = 2,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.70/7,189.42 = 2,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.70x = 7,189.42 × 2,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.70x = 20,503,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503,363.11/5,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.61

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