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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.62, 7,172.74 and 2,839.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.62, 7,172.74 and 2,839.82 is: 3,918.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.62 : 7,172.74 = 2,839.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.62/7,172.74 = 2,839.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.62x = 7,172.74 × 2,839.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.62x = 20,369,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,369,290.51/5,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.96

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