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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.40, 7,222.09 and 2,875.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.40, 7,222.09 and 2,875.54 is: 3,968.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.40 : 7,222.09 = 2,875.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.40/7,222.09 = 2,875.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.40x = 7,222.09 × 2,875.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.40x = 20,767,383.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,767,383.43/5,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.24

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