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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.23, 7,190.05 and 2,852.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.23, 7,190.05 and 2,852.35 is: 3,936.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.23 : 7,190.05 = 2,852.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.23/7,190.05 = 2,852.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.23x = 7,190.05 × 2,852.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.23x = 20,508,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,508,539.12/5,210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.21

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