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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.82, 7,190.82 and 2,852.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.82, 7,190.82 and 2,852.91 is: 3,936.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.82 : 7,190.82 = 2,852.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.82/7,190.82 = 2,852.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.82x = 7,190.82 × 2,852.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.82x = 20,514,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,514,762.29/5,210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.95

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