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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.35, 7,204.17 and 2,862.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.35, 7,204.17 and 2,862.46 is: 3,950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.35 : 7,204.17 = 2,862.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.35/7,204.17 = 2,862.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.35x = 7,204.17 × 2,862.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.35x = 20,621,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,621,598.13/5,220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.24

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