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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.91, 7,233.82 and 2,884.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.91, 7,233.82 and 2,884.05 is: 3,979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.91 : 7,233.82 = 2,884.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.91/7,233.82 = 2,884.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.91x = 7,233.82 × 2,884.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.91x = 20,862,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862,698.57/5,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.98

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