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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.72, 7,165.56 and 2,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.72, 7,165.56 and 2,834.80 is: 3,911.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.72 : 7,165.56 = 2,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.72/7,165.56 = 2,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.72x = 7,165.56 × 2,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.72x = 20,312,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,929.49/5,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.81

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