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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.90, 7,222.72 and 2,875.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.90, 7,222.72 and 2,875.99 is: 3,968.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.90 : 7,222.72 = 2,875.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.90/7,222.72 = 2,875.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.90x = 7,222.72 × 2,875.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.90x = 20,772,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,772,434.38/5,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.83

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