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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.66, 7,204.97 and 2,863.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.66, 7,204.97 and 2,863.26 is: 3,951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.66 : 7,204.97 = 2,863.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.66/7,204.97 = 2,863.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.66x = 7,204.97 × 2,863.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.66x = 20,629,688.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,629,688.09/5,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.55

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