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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.49, 7,219.69 and 2,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.49, 7,219.69 and 2,995.06 is: 4,132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.49 : 7,219.69 = 2,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.49/7,219.69 = 2,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.49x = 7,219.69 × 2,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.49x = 21,623,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623,404.73/5,232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.53

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