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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.61, 7,190.46 and 2,852.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.61, 7,190.46 and 2,852.70 is: 3,936.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.61 : 7,190.46 = 2,852.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.61/7,190.46 = 2,852.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.61x = 7,190.46 × 2,852.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.61x = 20,512,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,512,225.24/5,210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.63

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