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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.02, 7,192.70 and 2,854.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.02, 7,192.70 and 2,854.11 is: 3,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.02 : 7,192.70 = 2,854.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.02/7,192.70 = 2,854.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.02x = 7,192.70 × 2,854.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.02x = 20,528,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,528,757.00/5,212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.73

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