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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.48, 7,220.84 and 2,874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.48, 7,220.84 and 2,874.64 is: 3,967.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.48 : 7,220.84 = 2,874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.48/7,220.84 = 2,874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.48x = 7,220.84 × 2,874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.48x = 20,757,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,757,315.50/5,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.01

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