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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.99, 7,215.56 and 2,990.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.99, 7,215.56 and 2,990.51 is: 4,126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.99 : 7,215.56 = 2,990.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.99/7,215.56 = 2,990.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.99x = 7,215.56 × 2,990.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.99x = 21,578,204.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578,204.34/5,228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.65

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