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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.93, 7,190.99 and 2,853.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.93, 7,190.99 and 2,853.06 is: 3,937.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.93 : 7,190.99 = 2,853.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.93/7,190.99 = 2,853.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.93x = 7,190.99 × 2,853.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.93x = 20,516,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,516,311.66/5,210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.17

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