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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,238.03, 7,228.62 and 2,848.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,238.03, 7,228.62 and 2,848.17 is: 3,930.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,238.03 : 7,228.62 = 2,848.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,238.03/7,228.62 = 2,848.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,238.03x = 7,228.62 × 2,848.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,238.03x = 20,588,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,588,302.48/5,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.54

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