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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.56, 7,190.52 and 2,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.56, 7,190.52 and 2,852.72 is: 3,936.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.56 : 7,190.52 = 2,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.56/7,190.52 = 2,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.56x = 7,190.52 × 2,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.56x = 20,512,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,512,504.26/5,210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.72

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