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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.78, 7,224.87 and 2,997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.78, 7,224.87 and 2,997.18 is: 4,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.78 : 7,224.87 = 2,997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.78/7,224.87 = 2,997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.78x = 7,224.87 × 2,997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.78x = 21,654,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654,235.87/5,235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.82

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