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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.36, 7,214.91 and 2,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.36, 7,214.91 and 2,870.54 is: 3,961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.36 : 7,214.91 = 2,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.36/7,214.91 = 2,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.36x = 7,214.91 × 2,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.36x = 20,710,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,710,687.75/5,228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.22

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