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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.48, 7,218.04 and 2,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.48, 7,218.04 and 2,872.60 is: 3,964.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.48 : 7,218.04 = 2,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.48/7,218.04 = 2,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.48x = 7,218.04 × 2,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.48x = 20,734,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734,541.70/5,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.18

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