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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.57, 7,190.59 and 2,852.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.57, 7,190.59 and 2,852.71 is: 3,936.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.57 : 7,190.59 = 2,852.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.57/7,190.59 = 2,852.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.57x = 7,190.59 × 2,852.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.57x = 20,512,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,512,632.05/5,210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.73

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