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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.33, 7,189.97 and 2,852.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.33, 7,189.97 and 2,852.01 is: 3,935.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.33 : 7,189.97 = 2,852.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.33/7,189.97 = 2,852.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.33x = 7,189.97 × 2,852.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.33x = 20,505,852.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,505,852.08/5,210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.62

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