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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,242.68, 7,235.22 and 2,885.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,242.68, 7,235.22 and 2,885.34 is: 3,981.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,242.68 : 7,235.22 = 2,885.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,242.68/7,235.22 = 2,885.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,242.68x = 7,235.22 × 2,885.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,242.68x = 20,876,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876,069.67/5,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.95

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