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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,238.48, 7,229.22 and 2,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,238.48, 7,229.22 and 2,848.59 is: 3,931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,238.48 : 7,229.22 = 2,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,238.48/7,229.22 = 2,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,238.48x = 7,229.22 × 2,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,238.48x = 20,593,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,593,083.80/5,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.12

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