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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.99, 7,219.43 and 3,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.99, 7,219.43 and 3,344.08 is: 4,613.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.99 : 7,219.43 = 3,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.99/7,219.43 = 3,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.99x = 7,219.43 × 3,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.99x = 24,142,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142,351.47/5,232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.49

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