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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.28, 7,226.22 and 2,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.28, 7,226.22 and 2,878.44 is: 3,972.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.28 : 7,226.22 = 2,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.28/7,226.22 = 2,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.28x = 7,226.22 × 2,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.28x = 20,800,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,800,240.70/5,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.33

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