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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.84, 7,222.75 and 2,843.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.84, 7,222.75 and 2,843.82 is: 3,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.84 : 7,222.75 = 2,843.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.84/7,222.75 = 2,843.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.84x = 7,222.75 × 2,843.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.84x = 20,540,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,540,193.80/5,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.50

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