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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.36, 7,162.80 and 2,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.36, 7,162.80 and 2,832.60 is: 3,909.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.36 : 7,162.80 = 2,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.36/7,162.80 = 2,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.36x = 7,162.80 × 2,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.36x = 20,289,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,289,347.28/5,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.04

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