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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.53, 7,230.60 and 2,881.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.53, 7,230.60 and 2,881.71 is: 3,976.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.53 : 7,230.60 = 2,881.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.53/7,230.60 = 2,881.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.53x = 7,230.60 × 2,881.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.53x = 20,836,492.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,836,492.33/5,239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.79

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