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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.75, 7,163.26 and 2,832.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.75, 7,163.26 and 2,832.91 is: 3,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.75 : 7,163.26 = 2,832.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.75/7,163.26 = 2,832.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.75x = 7,163.26 × 2,832.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.75x = 20,292,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,292,845.90/5,190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.42

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