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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,191.79, 7,164.72 and 2,833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,191.79, 7,164.72 and 2,833.88 is: 3,910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,191.79 : 7,164.72 = 2,833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,191.79/7,164.72 = 2,833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,191.79x = 7,164.72 × 2,833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,191.79x = 20,303,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,303,920.89/5,191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.78

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