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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.71, 7,206.40 and 2,984.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.71, 7,206.40 and 2,984.14 is: 4,117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.71 : 7,206.40 = 2,984.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.71/7,206.40 = 2,984.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.71x = 7,206.40 × 2,984.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.71x = 21,504,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504,906.50/5,222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.58

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