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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.82, 7,233.63 and 2,851.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.82, 7,233.63 and 2,851.74 is: 3,935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.82 : 7,233.63 = 2,851.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.82/7,233.63 = 2,851.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.82x = 7,233.63 × 2,851.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.82x = 20,628,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,628,432.02/5,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.36

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