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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.80, 7,204.87 and 2,862.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.80, 7,204.87 and 2,862.93 is: 3,950.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.80 : 7,204.87 = 2,862.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.80/7,204.87 = 2,862.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.80x = 7,204.87 × 2,862.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.80x = 20,627,038.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,627,038.47/5,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.93

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