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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.46, 7,235.70 and 2,885.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.46, 7,235.70 and 2,885.15 is: 3,981.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.46 : 7,235.70 = 2,885.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.46/7,235.70 = 2,885.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.46x = 7,235.70 × 2,885.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.46x = 20,876,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876,043.68/5,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.35

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