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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.49, 7,220.80 and 2,874.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.49, 7,220.80 and 2,874.61 is: 3,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.49 : 7,220.80 = 2,874.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.49/7,220.80 = 2,874.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.49x = 7,220.80 × 2,874.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.49x = 20,756,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,756,983.89/5,232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.94

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