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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,216.43, 7,198.70 and 2,858.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,216.43, 7,198.70 and 2,858.61 is: 3,944.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,216.43 : 7,198.70 = 2,858.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,216.43/7,198.70 = 2,858.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,216.43x = 7,198.70 × 2,858.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,216.43x = 20,578,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,578,261.51/5,216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.89

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