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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.10, 7,222.55 and 2,994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.10, 7,222.55 and 2,994.55 is: 4,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.10 : 7,222.55 = 2,994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.10/7,222.55 = 2,994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.10x = 7,222.55 × 2,994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.10x = 21,628,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,628,242.89/5,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.97

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