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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.40, 7,206.44 and 2,984.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.40, 7,206.44 and 2,984.27 is: 4,118.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.40 : 7,206.44 = 2,984.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.40/7,206.44 = 2,984.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.40x = 7,206.44 × 2,984.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.40x = 21,505,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,505,952.14/5,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.02

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