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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.39, 7,233.14 and 2,883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.39, 7,233.14 and 2,883.68 is: 3,979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.39 : 7,233.14 = 2,883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.39/7,233.14 = 2,883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.39x = 7,233.14 × 2,883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.39x = 20,858,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,858,061.16/5,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.49

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