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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.70, 7,219.74 and 2,873.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.70, 7,219.74 and 2,873.76 is: 3,965.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.70 : 7,219.74 = 2,873.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.70/7,219.74 = 2,873.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.70x = 7,219.74 × 2,873.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.70x = 20,747,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,747,800.02/5,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.79

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