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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.44, 7,215.55 and 2,991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.44, 7,215.55 and 2,991.02 is: 4,127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.44 : 7,215.55 = 2,991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.44/7,215.55 = 2,991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.44x = 7,215.55 × 2,991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.44x = 21,581,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,581,810.81/5,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.77

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