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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.08, 7,164.78 and 2,834.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.08, 7,164.78 and 2,834.17 is: 3,910.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.08 : 7,164.78 = 2,834.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.08/7,164.78 = 2,834.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.08x = 7,164.78 × 2,834.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.08x = 20,306,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,306,168.71/5,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.99

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