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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.59, 7,219.56 and 2,873.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.59, 7,219.56 and 2,873.77 is: 3,965.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.59 : 7,219.56 = 2,873.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.59/7,219.56 = 2,873.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.59x = 7,219.56 × 2,873.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.59x = 20,747,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,747,318.84/5,231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.78

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