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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.35, 7,849.16 and 1,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.35, 7,849.16 and 1,723.40 is: 2,584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.35 : 7,849.16 = 1,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.35/7,849.16 = 1,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.35x = 7,849.16 × 1,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.35x = 13,527,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,527,242.34/5,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.82

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