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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.31, 7,220.58 and 2,874.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.31, 7,220.58 and 2,874.43 is: 3,966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.31 : 7,220.58 = 2,874.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.31/7,220.58 = 2,874.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.31x = 7,220.58 × 2,874.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.31x = 20,755,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,755,051.77/5,232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.71

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