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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.88, 7,832.31 and 2,753.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.88, 7,832.31 and 2,753.37 is: 4,130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.88 : 7,832.31 = 2,753.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.88/7,832.31 = 2,753.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.88x = 7,832.31 × 2,753.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.88x = 21,565,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,565,247.38/5,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.58

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