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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.34, 7,215.12 and 2,870.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.34, 7,215.12 and 2,870.49 is: 3,961.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.34 : 7,215.12 = 2,870.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.34/7,215.12 = 2,870.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.34x = 7,215.12 × 2,870.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.34x = 20,710,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,710,929.81/5,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.28

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