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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,191.58, 7,164.29 and 2,833.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,191.58, 7,164.29 and 2,833.67 is: 3,910.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,191.58 : 7,164.29 = 2,833.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,191.58/7,164.29 = 2,833.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,191.58x = 7,164.29 × 2,833.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,191.58x = 20,301,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301,183.65/5,191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.41

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