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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.94, 7,166.36 and 2,835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.94, 7,166.36 and 2,835.24 is: 3,912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.94 : 7,166.36 = 2,835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.94/7,166.36 = 2,835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.94x = 7,166.36 × 2,835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.94x = 20,318,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,318,350.53/5,192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.69

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