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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.92, 7,204.85 and 2,863.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.92, 7,204.85 and 2,863.06 is: 3,951.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.92 : 7,204.85 = 2,863.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.92/7,204.85 = 2,863.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.92x = 7,204.85 × 2,863.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.92x = 20,627,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,627,867.50/5,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.00

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