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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,219.76, 7,832.14 and 2,297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,219.76, 7,832.14 and 2,297.66 is: 3,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,219.76 : 7,832.14 = 2,297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,219.76/7,832.14 = 2,297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,219.76x = 7,832.14 × 2,297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,219.76x = 17,995,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,995,594.79/5,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.59

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