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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.64, 7,194.90 and 2,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.64, 7,194.90 and 2,855.70 is: 3,940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.64 : 7,194.90 = 2,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.64/7,194.90 = 2,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.64x = 7,194.90 × 2,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.64x = 20,546,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,546,475.93/5,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.91

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