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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,238.82, 7,229.46 and 2,880.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,238.82, 7,229.46 and 2,880.91 is: 3,975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,238.82 : 7,229.46 = 2,880.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,238.82/7,229.46 = 2,880.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,238.82x = 7,229.46 × 2,880.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,238.82x = 20,827,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,827,423.61/5,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.59

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