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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.35, 7,192.97 and 2,854.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.35, 7,192.97 and 2,854.49 is: 3,939.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.35 : 7,192.97 = 2,854.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.35/7,192.97 = 2,854.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.35x = 7,192.97 × 2,854.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.35x = 20,532,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,532,246.66/5,212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.16

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