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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.08, 7,192.71 and 2,854.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.08, 7,192.71 and 2,854.17 is: 3,938.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.08 : 7,192.71 = 2,854.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.08/7,192.71 = 2,854.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.08x = 7,192.71 × 2,854.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.08x = 20,529,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,529,217.10/5,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.78

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