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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.36, 7,730.94 and 2,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.36, 7,730.94 and 2,232.52 is: 3,349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.36 : 7,730.94 = 2,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.36/7,730.94 = 2,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.36x = 7,730.94 × 2,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.36x = 17,259,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,478.17/5,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.82

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