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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.58, 7,225.23 and 2,877.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.58, 7,225.23 and 2,877.94 is: 3,971.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.58 : 7,225.23 = 2,877.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.58/7,225.23 = 2,877.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.58x = 7,225.23 × 2,877.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.58x = 20,793,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,793,778.43/5,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.63

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