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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.20, 7,221.90 and 2,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.20, 7,221.90 and 2,875.20 is: 3,967.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.20 : 7,221.90 = 2,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.20/7,221.90 = 2,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.20x = 7,221.90 × 2,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.20x = 20,764,406.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764,406.88/5,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.82

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