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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.84, 7,163.37 and 2,833.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.84, 7,163.37 and 2,833.02 is: 3,909.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.84 : 7,163.37 = 2,833.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.84/7,163.37 = 2,833.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.84x = 7,163.37 × 2,833.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.84x = 20,293,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,293,970.48/5,190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.57

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