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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.29, 7,220.57 and 2,874.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.29, 7,220.57 and 2,874.59 is: 3,966.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.29 : 7,220.57 = 2,874.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.29/7,220.57 = 2,874.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.29x = 7,220.57 × 2,874.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.29x = 20,756,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,756,127.84/5,232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.93

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