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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.57, 7,163.04 and 2,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.57, 7,163.04 and 2,832.69 is: 3,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.57 : 7,163.04 = 2,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.57/7,163.04 = 2,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.57x = 7,163.04 × 2,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.57x = 20,290,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290,671.78/5,190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.14

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