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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.72, 7,230.68 and 2,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.72, 7,230.68 and 2,881.80 is: 3,976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.72 : 7,230.68 = 2,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.72/7,230.68 = 2,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.72x = 7,230.68 × 2,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.72x = 20,837,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,837,373.62/5,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.81

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