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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.56, 7,215.17 and 2,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.56, 7,215.17 and 2,870.74 is: 3,961.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.56 : 7,215.17 = 2,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.56/7,215.17 = 2,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.56x = 7,215.17 × 2,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.56x = 20,712,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712,826.70/5,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.48

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