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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.80, 7,233.78 and 2,851.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.80, 7,233.78 and 2,851.82 is: 3,935.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.80 : 7,233.78 = 2,851.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.80/7,233.78 = 2,851.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.80x = 7,233.78 × 2,851.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.80x = 20,629,438.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,629,438.48/5,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.56

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