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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.61, 7,220.98 and 2,874.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.61, 7,220.98 and 2,874.70 is: 3,967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.61 : 7,220.98 = 2,874.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.61/7,220.98 = 2,874.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.61x = 7,220.98 × 2,874.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.61x = 20,758,163.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,758,163.83/5,232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.08

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