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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.39, 7,194.44 and 2,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.39, 7,194.44 and 2,855.48 is: 3,940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.39 : 7,194.44 = 2,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.39/7,194.44 = 2,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.39x = 7,194.44 × 2,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.39x = 20,543,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,543,565.25/5,213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.54

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