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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.02, 7,160.89 and 2,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.02, 7,160.89 and 2,831.20 is: 3,907.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.02 : 7,160.89 = 2,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.02/7,160.89 = 2,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.02x = 7,160.89 × 2,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.02x = 20,273,911.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273,911.77/5,189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.08

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