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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.19, 7,224.97 and 2,997.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.19, 7,224.97 and 2,997.77 is: 4,137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.19 : 7,224.97 = 2,997.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.19/7,224.97 = 2,997.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.19x = 7,224.97 × 2,997.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.19x = 21,658,798.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,658,798.32/5,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.16

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