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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.44, 7,837.20 and 2,299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.44, 7,837.20 and 2,299.70 is: 3,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.44 : 7,837.20 = 2,299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.44/7,837.20 = 2,299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.44x = 7,837.20 × 2,299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.44x = 18,023,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023,169.65/5,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.44

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