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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.38, 7,233.17 and 2,883.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.38, 7,233.17 and 2,883.47 is: 3,979.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.38 : 7,233.17 = 2,883.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.38/7,233.17 = 2,883.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.38x = 7,233.17 × 2,883.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.38x = 20,856,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,856,578.12/5,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.22

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