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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,234.88, 7,224.72 and 2,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,234.88, 7,224.72 and 2,997 is: 4,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,234.88 : 7,224.72 = 2,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,234.88/7,224.72 = 2,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,234.88x = 7,224.72 × 2,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,234.88x = 21,652,485.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,652,485.84/5,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.20

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