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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.83, 7,190.94 and 2,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.83, 7,190.94 and 2,852.96 is: 3,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.83 : 7,190.94 = 2,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.83/7,190.94 = 2,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.83x = 7,190.94 × 2,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.83x = 20,515,438.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,515,438.93/5,210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.08

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