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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.21, 7,194.26 and 2,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.21, 7,194.26 and 2,855.30 is: 3,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.21 : 7,194.26 = 2,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.21/7,194.26 = 2,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.21x = 7,194.26 × 2,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.21x = 20,541,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,541,741.74/5,213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.33

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