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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.72, 7,165.98 and 2,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.72, 7,165.98 and 2,834.90 is: 3,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.72 : 7,165.98 = 2,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.72/7,165.98 = 2,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.72x = 7,165.98 × 2,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.72x = 20,314,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,314,800.87/5,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.17

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