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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.22, 7,224.76 and 2,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.22, 7,224.76 and 2,997.82 is: 4,137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.22 : 7,224.76 = 2,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.22/7,224.76 = 2,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.22x = 7,224.76 × 2,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.22x = 21,658,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,658,530.02/5,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.08

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