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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.84, 7,230.56 and 2,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.84, 7,230.56 and 2,881.44 is: 3,976.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.84 : 7,230.56 = 2,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.84/7,230.56 = 2,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.84x = 7,230.56 × 2,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.84x = 20,834,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834,424.81/5,239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.16

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