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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.53, 7,190.53 and 2,852.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.53, 7,190.53 and 2,852.67 is: 3,936.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.53 : 7,190.53 = 2,852.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.53/7,190.53 = 2,852.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.53x = 7,190.53 × 2,852.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.53x = 20,512,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,512,174.48/5,210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.68

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