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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.16, 7,840.52 and 2,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.16, 7,840.52 and 2,762.54 is: 4,138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.16 : 7,840.52 = 2,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.16/7,840.52 = 2,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.16x = 7,840.52 × 2,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.16x = 21,659,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659,736.87/5,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.94

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