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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.64, 7,161.75 and 2,831.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.64, 7,161.75 and 2,831.79 is: 3,907.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.64 : 7,161.75 = 2,831.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.64/7,161.75 = 2,831.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.64x = 7,161.75 × 2,831.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.64x = 20,280,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,280,572.03/5,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.90

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