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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.30, 7,204.08 and 2,862.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.30, 7,204.08 and 2,862.36 is: 3,950.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.30 : 7,204.08 = 2,862.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.30/7,204.08 = 2,862.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.30x = 7,204.08 × 2,862.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.30x = 20,620,670.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,620,670.43/5,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.09

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