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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.78, 7,166.03 and 2,834.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.78, 7,166.03 and 2,834.94 is: 3,912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.78 : 7,166.03 = 2,834.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.78/7,166.03 = 2,834.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.78x = 7,166.03 × 2,834.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.78x = 20,315,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,315,250.91/5,192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.21

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