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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.55, 7,215.48 and 2,871.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.55, 7,215.48 and 2,871.05 is: 3,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.55 : 7,215.48 = 2,871.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.55/7,215.48 = 2,871.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.55x = 7,215.48 × 2,871.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.55x = 20,715,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,715,967.78/5,228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.09

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