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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.42, 7,204.40 and 2,862.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.42, 7,204.40 and 2,862.65 is: 3,950.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.42 : 7,204.40 = 2,862.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.42/7,204.40 = 2,862.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.42x = 7,204.40 × 2,862.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.42x = 20,623,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,623,625.32/5,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.57

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