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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.88, 7,220.94 and 2,874.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.88, 7,220.94 and 2,874.94 is: 3,967.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.88 : 7,220.94 = 2,874.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.88/7,220.94 = 2,874.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.88x = 7,220.94 × 2,874.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.88x = 20,759,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,759,769.24/5,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.18

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