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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.77, 7,230.78 and 2,881.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.77, 7,230.78 and 2,881.86 is: 3,976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.77 : 7,230.78 = 2,881.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.77/7,230.78 = 2,881.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.77x = 7,230.78 × 2,881.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.77x = 20,838,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,838,095.65/5,239.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.91

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