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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.98, 7,219.46 and 2,993.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.98, 7,219.46 and 2,993.66 is: 4,130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.98 : 7,219.46 = 2,993.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.98/7,219.46 = 2,993.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.98x = 7,219.46 × 2,993.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.98x = 21,612,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612,580.01/5,232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.08

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