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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.46, 7,215.26 and 2,870.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.46, 7,215.26 and 2,870.61 is: 3,961.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.46 : 7,215.26 = 2,870.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.46/7,215.26 = 2,870.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.46x = 7,215.26 × 2,870.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.46x = 20,712,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712,183.16/5,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.43

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