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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,238.85, 7,229.63 and 2,848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,238.85, 7,229.63 and 2,848.84 is: 3,931.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,238.85 : 7,229.63 = 2,848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,238.85/7,229.63 = 2,848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,238.85x = 7,229.63 × 2,848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,238.85x = 20,596,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,596,059.13/5,238.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.41

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