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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.44, 7,159.98 and 2,830.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.44, 7,159.98 and 2,830.53 is: 3,906.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.44 : 7,159.98 = 2,830.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.44/7,159.98 = 2,830.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.44x = 7,159.98 × 2,830.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.44x = 20,266,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,266,538.19/5,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.09

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