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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.96, 7,233.78 and 2,851.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.96, 7,233.78 and 2,851.89 is: 3,935.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.96 : 7,233.78 = 2,851.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.96/7,233.78 = 2,851.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.96x = 7,233.78 × 2,851.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.96x = 20,629,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,629,944.84/5,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.54

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