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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.92, 7,233.82 and 2,884.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.92, 7,233.82 and 2,884.04 is: 3,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.92 : 7,233.82 = 2,884.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.92/7,233.82 = 2,884.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.92x = 7,233.82 × 2,884.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.92x = 20,862,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862,626.23/5,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.96

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