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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.29, 7,208.28 and 2,954.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.29, 7,208.28 and 2,954.45 is: 4,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.29 : 7,208.28 = 2,954.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.29/7,208.28 = 2,954.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.29x = 7,208.28 × 2,954.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.29x = 21,296,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,296,452.03/5,223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.21

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