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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.29, 7,194.35 and 2,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.29, 7,194.35 and 2,855.44 is: 3,940.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.29 : 7,194.35 = 2,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.29/7,194.35 = 2,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.29x = 7,194.35 × 2,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.29x = 20,542,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,542,984.52/5,213.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.51

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