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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.06, 7,236.93 and 2,854.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.06, 7,236.93 and 2,854.17 is: 3,938.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.06 : 7,236.93 = 2,854.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.06/7,236.93 = 2,854.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.06x = 7,236.93 × 2,854.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.06x = 20,655,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,655,428.50/5,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.82

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