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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.92, 7,161.84 and 2,831.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.92, 7,161.84 and 2,831.92 is: 3,907.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.92 : 7,161.84 = 2,831.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.92/7,161.84 = 2,831.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.92x = 7,161.84 × 2,831.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.92x = 20,281,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,281,757.93/5,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.91

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