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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.58, 7,207.22 and 2,864.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.58, 7,207.22 and 2,864.67 is: 3,953.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.58 : 7,207.22 = 2,864.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.58/7,207.22 = 2,864.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.58x = 7,207.22 × 2,864.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.58x = 20,646,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,646,292.59/5,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.27

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