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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.39, 7,204.38 and 2,862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.39, 7,204.38 and 2,862.48 is: 3,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.39 : 7,204.38 = 2,862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.39/7,204.38 = 2,862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.39x = 7,204.38 × 2,862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.39x = 20,622,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,622,393.66/5,220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.35

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