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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.21, 7,236.68 and 2,885.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.21, 7,236.68 and 2,885.90 is: 3,982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.21 : 7,236.68 = 2,885.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.21/7,236.68 = 2,885.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.21x = 7,236.68 × 2,885.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.21x = 20,884,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884,284.20/5,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.35

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