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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.89, 7,193.79 and 2,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.89, 7,193.79 and 2,855.07 is: 3,940.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.89 : 7,193.79 = 2,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.89/7,193.79 = 2,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.89x = 7,193.79 × 2,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.89x = 20,538,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,538,774.02/5,212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.00

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