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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.94, 7,163.40 and 2,833.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.94, 7,163.40 and 2,833.03 is: 3,909.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.94 : 7,163.40 = 2,833.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.94/7,163.40 = 2,833.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.94x = 7,163.40 × 2,833.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.94x = 20,294,127.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,294,127.10/5,190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.53

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