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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.78, 7,204.74 and 2,862.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.78, 7,204.74 and 2,862.88 is: 3,950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.78 : 7,204.74 = 2,862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.78/7,204.74 = 2,862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.78x = 7,204.74 × 2,862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.78x = 20,626,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,626,306.05/5,220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.81

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