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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.68, 7,207.38 and 2,984.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.68, 7,207.38 and 2,984.45 is: 4,118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.68 : 7,207.38 = 2,984.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.68/7,207.38 = 2,984.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.68x = 7,207.38 × 2,984.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.68x = 21,510,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,510,029.20/5,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.58

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