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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.95, 7,168.98 and 2,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.95, 7,168.98 and 2,837.08 is: 3,915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.95 : 7,168.98 = 2,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.95/7,168.98 = 2,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.95x = 7,168.98 × 2,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.95x = 20,338,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,338,969.78/5,194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.14

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