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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.97, 7,208.08 and 2,984.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.97, 7,208.08 and 2,984.79 is: 4,119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.97 : 7,208.08 = 2,984.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.97/7,208.08 = 2,984.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.97x = 7,208.08 × 2,984.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.97x = 21,514,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,514,605.10/5,222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.23

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