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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,187.98, 7,159.44 and 2,830.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,187.98, 7,159.44 and 2,830.17 is: 3,905.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,187.98 : 7,159.44 = 2,830.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,187.98/7,159.44 = 2,830.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,187.98x = 7,159.44 × 2,830.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,187.98x = 20,262,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,262,453.85/5,187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.65

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