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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.53, 7,206.10 and 2,984.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.53, 7,206.10 and 2,984.41 is: 4,117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.53 : 7,206.10 = 2,984.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.53/7,206.10 = 2,984.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.53x = 7,206.10 × 2,984.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.53x = 21,505,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,505,956.90/5,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.92

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