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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.67, 7,207.50 and 2,864.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.67, 7,207.50 and 2,864.91 is: 3,953.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.67 : 7,207.50 = 2,864.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.67/7,207.50 = 2,864.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.67x = 7,207.50 × 2,864.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.67x = 20,648,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,648,838.83/5,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.69

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