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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.67, 7,833.92 and 1,759.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.67, 7,833.92 and 1,759.92 is: 2,639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.67 : 7,833.92 = 1,759.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.67/7,833.92 = 1,759.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.67x = 7,833.92 × 1,759.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.67x = 13,787,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,787,063.69/5,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.85

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