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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.83, 7,222.82 and 2,876.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.83, 7,222.82 and 2,876.19 is: 3,969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.83 : 7,222.82 = 2,876.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.83/7,222.82 = 2,876.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.83x = 7,222.82 × 2,876.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.83x = 20,774,188.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,774,188.27/5,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.21

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