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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.92, 7,219.68 and 2,873.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.92, 7,219.68 and 2,873.62 is: 3,965.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.92 : 7,219.68 = 2,873.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.92/7,219.68 = 2,873.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.92x = 7,219.68 × 2,873.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.92x = 20,746,616.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,746,616.84/5,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.39

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