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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,216.88, 7,199.30 and 2,858.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,216.88, 7,199.30 and 2,858.97 is: 3,945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,216.88 : 7,199.30 = 2,858.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,216.88/7,199.30 = 2,858.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,216.88x = 7,199.30 × 2,858.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,216.88x = 20,582,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,582,582.72/5,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.38

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