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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.42, 7,162.75 and 2,832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.42, 7,162.75 and 2,832.56 is: 3,908.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.42 : 7,162.75 = 2,832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.42/7,162.75 = 2,832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.42x = 7,162.75 × 2,832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.42x = 20,288,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,288,929.97/5,190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.92

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