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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.69, 7,230.92 and 2,881.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.69, 7,230.92 and 2,881.98 is: 3,977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.69 : 7,230.92 = 2,881.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.69/7,230.92 = 2,881.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.69x = 7,230.92 × 2,881.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.69x = 20,839,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,839,368.62/5,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.22

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