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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.88, 7,209.60 and 3,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.88, 7,209.60 and 3,360 is: 4,638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.88 : 7,209.60 = 3,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.88/7,209.60 = 3,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.88x = 7,209.60 × 3,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.88x = 24,224,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,224,256/5,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.10

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