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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.49, 7,222.24 and 2,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.49, 7,222.24 and 2,995.40 is: 4,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.49 : 7,222.24 = 2,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.49/7,222.24 = 2,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.49x = 7,222.24 × 2,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.49x = 21,633,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,633,508.26/5,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.67

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