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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.66, 7,230.78 and 2,881.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.66, 7,230.78 and 2,881.88 is: 3,977.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.66 : 7,230.78 = 2,881.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.66/7,230.78 = 2,881.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.66x = 7,230.78 × 2,881.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.66x = 20,838,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,838,240.27/5,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.02

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