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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,218.35, 7,201.38 and 2,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,218.35, 7,201.38 and 2,860.48 is: 3,947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,218.35 : 7,201.38 = 2,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,218.35/7,201.38 = 2,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,218.35x = 7,201.38 × 2,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,218.35x = 20,599,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599,403.46/5,218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.50

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