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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.64, 7,220.78 and 2,995.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.64, 7,220.78 and 2,995.38 is: 4,132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.64 : 7,220.78 = 2,995.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.64/7,220.78 = 2,995.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.64x = 7,220.78 × 2,995.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.64x = 21,628,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,628,980.00/5,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.68

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