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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.22, 7,161.03 and 2,831.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.22, 7,161.03 and 2,831.36 is: 3,907.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.22 : 7,161.03 = 2,831.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.22/7,161.03 = 2,831.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.22x = 7,161.03 × 2,831.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.22x = 20,275,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,275,418.10/5,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.22

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