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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.74, 7,226.64 and 2,878.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.74, 7,226.64 and 2,878.74 is: 3,972.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.74 : 7,226.64 = 2,878.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.74/7,226.64 = 2,878.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.74x = 7,226.64 × 2,878.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.74x = 20,803,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803,617.63/5,236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.63

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