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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.40, 7,204.14 and 2,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.40, 7,204.14 and 2,862.52 is: 3,950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.40 : 7,204.14 = 2,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.40/7,204.14 = 2,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.40x = 7,204.14 × 2,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.40x = 20,621,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,621,994.83/5,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.27

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