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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.17, 7,214.63 and 2,870.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.17, 7,214.63 and 2,870.26 is: 3,960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.17 : 7,214.63 = 2,870.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.17/7,214.63 = 2,870.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.17x = 7,214.63 × 2,870.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.17x = 20,707,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,707,831.52/5,228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.82

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