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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.59, 7,225.06 and 2,845.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.59, 7,225.06 and 2,845.49 is: 3,926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.59 : 7,225.06 = 2,845.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.59/7,225.06 = 2,845.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.59x = 7,225.06 × 2,845.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.59x = 20,558,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558,835.98/5,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.75

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