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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.04, 7,849.44 and 2,635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.04, 7,849.44 and 2,635.28 is: 3,952.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.04 : 7,849.44 = 2,635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.04/7,849.44 = 2,635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.04x = 7,849.44 × 2,635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.04x = 20,685,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,685,472.24/5,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.86

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