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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.76, 7,849.08 and 1,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.76, 7,849.08 and 1,337.12 is: 2,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.76 : 7,849.08 = 1,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.76/7,849.08 = 1,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.76x = 7,849.08 × 1,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.76x = 10,495,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,495,161.85/5,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.66

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