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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.96, 7,967.72 and 2,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.96, 7,967.72 and 2,233.20 is: 3,350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.96 : 7,967.72 = 2,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.96/7,967.72 = 2,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.96x = 7,967.72 × 2,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.96x = 17,793,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,793,512.30/5,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.34

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