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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.28, 7,235.84 and 2,885.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.28, 7,235.84 and 2,885.52 is: 3,982.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.28 : 7,235.84 = 2,885.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.28/7,235.84 = 2,885.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.28x = 7,235.84 × 2,885.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.28x = 20,879,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,879,161.04/5,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.08

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