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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.20, 6,971.24 and 2,814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.20, 6,971.24 and 2,814.08 is: 3,882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.20 : 6,971.24 = 2,814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.20/6,971.24 = 2,814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.20x = 6,971.24 × 2,814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.20x = 19,617,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,617,627.06/5,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.99

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