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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.82, 7,192.33 and 2,854.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.82, 7,192.33 and 2,854.11 is: 3,938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.82 : 7,192.33 = 2,854.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.82/7,192.33 = 2,854.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.82x = 7,192.33 × 2,854.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.82x = 20,527,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,527,700.98/5,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.68

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