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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.26, 7,206.92 and 2,984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.26, 7,206.92 and 2,984.16 is: 4,118.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.26 : 7,206.92 = 2,984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.26/7,206.92 = 2,984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.26x = 7,206.92 × 2,984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.26x = 21,506,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506,602.39/5,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.26

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