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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.51, 7,215.42 and 2,870.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.51, 7,215.42 and 2,870.65 is: 3,961.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.51 : 7,215.42 = 2,870.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.51/7,215.42 = 2,870.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.51x = 7,215.42 × 2,870.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.51x = 20,712,936.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712,936.84/5,228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.54

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