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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.84, 7,207.68 and 2,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.84, 7,207.68 and 2,865.08 is: 3,953.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.84 : 7,207.68 = 2,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.84/7,207.68 = 2,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.84x = 7,207.68 × 2,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.84x = 20,650,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,650,579.81/5,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.90

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