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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.36, 7,159.80 and 2,830.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.36, 7,159.80 and 2,830.48 is: 3,905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.36 : 7,159.80 = 2,830.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.36/7,159.80 = 2,830.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.36x = 7,159.80 × 2,830.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.36x = 20,265,670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,265,670.70/5,188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.99

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