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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.34, 7,230.35 and 2,881.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.34, 7,230.35 and 2,881.50 is: 3,976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.34 : 7,230.35 = 2,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.34/7,230.35 = 2,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.34x = 7,230.35 × 2,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.34x = 20,834,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834,253.53/5,239.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.50

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