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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,216.94, 7,202.79 and 3,230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,216.94, 7,202.79 and 3,230.42 is: 4,460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,216.94 : 7,202.79 = 3,230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,216.94/7,202.79 = 3,230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,216.94x = 7,202.79 × 3,230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,216.94x = 23,268,000.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268,000.86/5,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.09

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