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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.80, 7,832.28 and 2,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.80, 7,832.28 and 2,299.52 is: 3,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.80 : 7,832.28 = 2,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.80/7,832.28 = 2,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.80x = 7,832.28 × 2,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.80x = 18,010,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010,484.51/5,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.77

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