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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.80, 7,163.33 and 2,832.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.80, 7,163.33 and 2,832.99 is: 3,909.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.80 : 7,163.33 = 2,832.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.80/7,163.33 = 2,832.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.80x = 7,163.33 × 2,832.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.80x = 20,293,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,293,601.23/5,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.54

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