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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.32, 7,849.80 and 1,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.32, 7,849.80 and 1,337.76 is: 2,006.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.32 : 7,849.80 = 1,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.32/7,849.80 = 1,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.32x = 7,849.80 × 1,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.32x = 10,501,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,501,148.45/5,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.59

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