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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.47, 7,231.51 and 2,972.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.47, 7,231.51 and 2,972.55 is: 4,101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.47 : 7,231.51 = 2,972.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.47/7,231.51 = 2,972.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.47x = 7,231.51 × 2,972.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.47x = 21,496,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,496,054.70/5,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.15

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