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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.19, 7,837.70 and 2,755.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.19, 7,837.70 and 2,755.74 is: 4,135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.19 : 7,837.70 = 2,755.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.19/7,837.70 = 2,755.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.19x = 7,837.70 × 2,755.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.19x = 21,598,649.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,598,649.62/5,222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.94

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