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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.59, 7,163.03 and 2,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.59, 7,163.03 and 2,832.74 is: 3,909.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.59 : 7,163.03 = 2,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.59/7,163.03 = 2,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.59x = 7,163.03 × 2,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.59x = 20,290,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290,951.62/5,190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.18

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