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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.02, 7,236.74 and 2,853.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.02, 7,236.74 and 2,853.98 is: 3,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.02 : 7,236.74 = 2,853.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.02/7,236.74 = 2,853.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.02x = 7,236.74 × 2,853.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.02x = 20,653,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653,511.23/5,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.49

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