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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.72, 7,204.57 and 2,862.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.72, 7,204.57 and 2,862.86 is: 3,950.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.72 : 7,204.57 = 2,862.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.72/7,204.57 = 2,862.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.72x = 7,204.57 × 2,862.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.72x = 20,625,675.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,625,675.27/5,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.73

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