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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,728.78, 7,905.33 and 3,210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,728.78, 7,905.33 and 3,210.46 is: 4,430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,728.78 : 7,905.33 = 3,210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,728.78/7,905.33 = 3,210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,728.78x = 7,905.33 × 3,210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,728.78x = 25,379,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,379,745.75/5,728.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.22

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