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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.32, 7,220.94 and 2,964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.32, 7,220.94 and 2,964.24 is: 4,090.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.32 : 7,220.94 = 2,964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.32/7,220.94 = 2,964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.32x = 7,220.94 × 2,964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.32x = 21,404,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,404,599.19/5,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.06

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