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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.80, 7,236.57 and 2,853.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.80, 7,236.57 and 2,853.91 is: 3,938.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.80 : 7,236.57 = 2,853.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.80/7,236.57 = 2,853.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.80x = 7,236.57 × 2,853.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.80x = 20,652,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,652,519.49/5,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.46

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