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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.95, 7,895.24 and 3,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.95, 7,895.24 and 3,203.20 is: 4,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.95 : 7,895.24 = 3,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.95/7,895.24 = 3,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.95x = 7,895.24 × 3,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.95x = 25,290,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290,032.77/5,720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.60

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