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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.52, 7,731.48 and 2,232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.52, 7,731.48 and 2,232.12 is: 3,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.52 : 7,731.48 = 2,232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.52/7,731.48 = 2,232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.52x = 7,731.48 × 2,232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.52x = 17,257,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257,591.14/5,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.70

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