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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,191.46, 7,164.52 and 2,833.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,191.46, 7,164.52 and 2,833.62 is: 3,910.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,191.46 : 7,164.52 = 2,833.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,191.46/7,164.52 = 2,833.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,191.46x = 7,164.52 × 2,833.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,191.46x = 20,301,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301,527.16/5,191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.56

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