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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,238.66, 7,229.08 and 2,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,238.66, 7,229.08 and 2,881.02 is: 3,975.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,238.66 : 7,229.08 = 2,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,238.66/7,229.08 = 2,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,238.66x = 7,229.08 × 2,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,238.66x = 20,827,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,827,124.06/5,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.66

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