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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.90, 7,222.96 and 2,995.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.90, 7,222.96 and 2,995.74 is: 4,134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.90 : 7,222.96 = 2,995.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.90/7,222.96 = 2,995.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.90x = 7,222.96 × 2,995.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.90x = 21,638,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638,110.19/5,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.22

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