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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.55, 7,219.54 and 2,873.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.55, 7,219.54 and 2,873.85 is: 3,965.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.55 : 7,219.54 = 2,873.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.55/7,219.54 = 2,873.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.55x = 7,219.54 × 2,873.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.55x = 20,747,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,747,831.75/5,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.90

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