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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.19, 7,220.79 and 2,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.19, 7,220.79 and 2,995.76 is: 4,133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.19 : 7,220.79 = 2,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.19/7,220.79 = 2,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.19x = 7,220.79 × 2,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.19x = 21,631,753.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631,753.85/5,233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.57

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