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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.65, 7,233.53 and 2,883.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.65, 7,233.53 and 2,883.87 is: 3,979.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.65 : 7,233.53 = 2,883.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.65/7,233.53 = 2,883.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.65x = 7,233.53 × 2,883.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.65x = 20,860,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,860,545.74/5,241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.77

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