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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.48, 7,194.69 and 2,855.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.48, 7,194.69 and 2,855.46 is: 3,940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.48 : 7,194.69 = 2,855.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.48/7,194.69 = 2,855.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.48x = 7,194.69 × 2,855.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.48x = 20,544,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,544,160.36/5,213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.59

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