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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.24, 7,204.20 and 2,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.24, 7,204.20 and 2,862.24 is: 3,950.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.24 : 7,204.20 = 2,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.24/7,204.20 = 2,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.24x = 7,204.20 × 2,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.24x = 20,620,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,620,149.41/5,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.04

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