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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.68, 7,168.95 and 2,837.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.68, 7,168.95 and 2,837.04 is: 3,915.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.68 : 7,168.95 = 2,837.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.68/7,168.95 = 2,837.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.68x = 7,168.95 × 2,837.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.68x = 20,338,597.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,338,597.91/5,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.27

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