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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.93, 7,233.89 and 2,884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.93, 7,233.89 and 2,884.16 is: 3,980.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.93 : 7,233.89 = 2,884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.93/7,233.89 = 2,884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.93x = 7,233.89 × 2,884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.93x = 20,863,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,863,645.59/5,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.15

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