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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.86, 7,204.74 and 2,862.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.86, 7,204.74 and 2,862.94 is: 3,950.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.86 : 7,204.74 = 2,862.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.86/7,204.74 = 2,862.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.86x = 7,204.74 × 2,862.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.86x = 20,626,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,626,738.34/5,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.83

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