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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.98, 7,204.95 and 2,863.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.98, 7,204.95 and 2,863.17 is: 3,951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.98 : 7,204.95 = 2,863.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.98/7,204.95 = 2,863.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.98x = 7,204.95 × 2,863.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.98x = 20,628,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,628,978.68/5,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.17

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