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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,217.83, 7,200.55 and 2,859.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,217.83, 7,200.55 and 2,859.95 is: 3,946.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,217.83 : 7,200.55 = 2,859.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,217.83/7,200.55 = 2,859.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,217.83x = 7,200.55 × 2,859.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,217.83x = 20,593,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,593,162.67/5,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.69

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