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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.67, 7,193.48 and 2,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.67, 7,193.48 and 2,854.80 is: 3,939.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.67 : 7,193.48 = 2,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.67/7,193.48 = 2,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.67x = 7,193.48 × 2,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.67x = 20,535,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535,932.43/5,212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.62

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