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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.22, 7,162.48 and 2,832.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.22, 7,162.48 and 2,832.36 is: 3,908.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.22 : 7,162.48 = 2,832.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.22/7,162.48 = 2,832.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.22x = 7,162.48 × 2,832.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.22x = 20,286,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286,707.69/5,190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.64

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