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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,191.72, 7,164.86 and 2,833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,191.72, 7,164.86 and 2,833.88 is: 3,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,191.72 : 7,164.86 = 2,833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,191.72/7,164.86 = 2,833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,191.72x = 7,164.86 × 2,833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,191.72x = 20,304,303.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,304,303.46/5,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.90

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