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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.03, 7,204.64 and 2,982.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.03, 7,204.64 and 2,982.33 is: 4,114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.03 : 7,204.64 = 2,982.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.03/7,204.64 = 2,982.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.03x = 7,204.64 × 2,982.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.03x = 21,486,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,486,599.10/5,222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.61

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