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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.20, 7,846.80 and 2,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.20, 7,846.80 and 2,639.20 is: 3,958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.20 : 7,846.80 = 2,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.20/7,846.80 = 2,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.20x = 7,846.80 × 2,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.20x = 20,709,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,709,274.56/5,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.80

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