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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.05, 7,204.17 and 2,982.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.05, 7,204.17 and 2,982.11 is: 4,115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.05 : 7,204.17 = 2,982.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.05/7,204.17 = 2,982.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.05x = 7,204.17 × 2,982.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.05x = 21,483,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,483,591.38/5,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.60

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