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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.93, 7,163.46 and 2,833.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.93, 7,163.46 and 2,833.07 is: 3,909.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.93 : 7,163.46 = 2,833.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.93/7,163.46 = 2,833.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.93x = 7,163.46 × 2,833.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.93x = 20,294,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,294,547.80/5,190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.62

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