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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.60, 7,204.41 and 2,862.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.60, 7,204.41 and 2,862.74 is: 3,950.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.60 : 7,204.41 = 2,862.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.60/7,204.41 = 2,862.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.60x = 7,204.41 × 2,862.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.60x = 20,624,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,624,316.66/5,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.56

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