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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.70, 7,219.76 and 2,873.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.70, 7,219.76 and 2,873.90 is: 3,965.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.70 : 7,219.76 = 2,873.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.70/7,219.76 = 2,873.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.70x = 7,219.76 × 2,873.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.70x = 20,748,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,748,868.26/5,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.99

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