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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.33, 7,787.97 and 2,235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.33, 7,787.97 and 2,235.89 is: 3,351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.33 : 7,787.97 = 2,235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.33/7,787.97 = 2,235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.33x = 7,787.97 × 2,235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.33x = 17,413,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413,005.30/5,195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.67

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