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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,238.16, 7,228.80 and 2,848.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,238.16, 7,228.80 and 2,848.29 is: 3,930.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,238.16 : 7,228.80 = 2,848.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,238.16/7,228.80 = 2,848.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,238.16x = 7,228.80 × 2,848.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,238.16x = 20,589,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,589,668.37/5,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.71

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