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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.62, 7,165.92 and 2,834.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.62, 7,165.92 and 2,834.77 is: 3,912.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.62 : 7,165.92 = 2,834.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.62/7,165.92 = 2,834.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.62x = 7,165.92 × 2,834.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.62x = 20,313,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,313,735.04/5,192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.04

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