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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190, 7,157.88 and 3,092.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190, 7,157.88 and 3,092.64 is: 4,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190 : 7,157.88 = 3,092.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190/7,157.88 = 3,092.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190x = 7,157.88 × 3,092.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190x = 22,136,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,136,746.00/5,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.27

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