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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.64, 7,230.90 and 2,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.64, 7,230.90 and 2,881.72 is: 3,976.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.64 : 7,230.90 = 2,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.64/7,230.90 = 2,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.64x = 7,230.90 × 2,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.64x = 20,837,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,837,429.15/5,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.88

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