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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.28, 7,190.22 and 2,852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.28, 7,190.22 and 2,852.52 is: 3,936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.28 : 7,190.22 = 2,852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.28/7,190.22 = 2,852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.28x = 7,190.22 × 2,852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.28x = 20,510,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510,246.35/5,210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.50

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