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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,219.23, 7,202.93 and 3,230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,219.23, 7,202.93 and 3,230.95 is: 4,458.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,219.23 : 7,202.93 = 3,230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,219.23/7,202.93 = 3,230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,219.23x = 7,202.93 × 3,230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,219.23x = 23,272,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272,272.52/5,219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.95

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