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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.53, 7,160.17 and 2,830.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.53, 7,160.17 and 2,830.67 is: 3,906.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.53 : 7,160.17 = 2,830.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.53/7,160.17 = 2,830.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.53x = 7,160.17 × 2,830.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.53x = 20,268,078.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268,078.41/5,188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.32

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