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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.45, 7,222.67 and 2,995.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.45, 7,222.67 and 2,995.65 is: 4,134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.45 : 7,222.67 = 2,995.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.45/7,222.67 = 2,995.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.45x = 7,222.67 × 2,995.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.45x = 21,636,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,636,591.39/5,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.29

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