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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.52, 7,932.23 and 2,822.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.52, 7,932.23 and 2,822.99 is: 4,233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.52 : 7,932.23 = 2,822.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.52/7,932.23 = 2,822.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.52x = 7,932.23 × 2,822.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.52x = 22,392,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392,618.74/5,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.39

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