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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.21, 7,214.91 and 2,870.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.21, 7,214.91 and 2,870.35 is: 3,961.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.21 : 7,214.91 = 2,870.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.21/7,214.91 = 2,870.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.21x = 7,214.91 × 2,870.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.21x = 20,709,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,709,316.92/5,228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.07

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