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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,240.65, 7,231.92 and 2,882.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,240.65, 7,231.92 and 2,882.77 is: 3,978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,240.65 : 7,231.92 = 2,882.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,240.65/7,231.92 = 2,882.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,240.65x = 7,231.92 × 2,882.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,240.65x = 20,847,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,847,962.02/5,240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.13

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