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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.58, 7,226.43 and 2,846.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.58, 7,226.43 and 2,846.54 is: 3,928.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.58 : 7,226.43 = 2,846.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.58/7,226.43 = 2,846.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.58x = 7,226.43 × 2,846.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.58x = 20,570,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,570,345.46/5,236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.20

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