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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.67, 7,190.90 and 2,852.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.67, 7,190.90 and 2,852.83 is: 3,937.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.67 : 7,190.90 = 2,852.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.67/7,190.90 = 2,852.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.67x = 7,190.90 × 2,852.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.67x = 20,514,386.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,514,386.42/5,210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.00

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