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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.58, 7,204.34 and 2,862.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.58, 7,204.34 and 2,862.71 is: 3,950.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.58 : 7,204.34 = 2,862.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.58/7,204.34 = 2,862.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.58x = 7,204.34 × 2,862.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.58x = 20,623,936.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,623,936.16/5,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.51

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