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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.79, 7,214.49 and 2,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.79, 7,214.49 and 2,870.08 is: 3,960.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.79 : 7,214.49 = 2,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.79/7,214.49 = 2,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.79x = 7,214.49 × 2,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.79x = 20,706,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,706,145.42/5,227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.79

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