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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.60, 7,161.82 and 2,831.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.60, 7,161.82 and 2,831.87 is: 3,908.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.60 : 7,161.82 = 2,831.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.60/7,161.82 = 2,831.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.60x = 7,161.82 × 2,831.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.60x = 20,281,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,281,303.96/5,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.07

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