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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.44, 7,218.45 and 2,873.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.44, 7,218.45 and 2,873.00 is: 3,964.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.44 : 7,218.45 = 2,873.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.44/7,218.45 = 2,873.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.44x = 7,218.45 × 2,873.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.44x = 20,738,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738,624.90/5,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.99

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