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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.45, 7,161.41 and 2,831.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.45, 7,161.41 and 2,831.58 is: 3,907.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.45 : 7,161.41 = 2,831.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.45/7,161.41 = 2,831.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.45x = 7,161.41 × 2,831.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.45x = 20,278,112.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,278,112.41/5,189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.57

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