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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.36, 7,237.35 and 2,886.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.36, 7,237.35 and 2,886.54 is: 3,983.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.36 : 7,237.35 = 2,886.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.36/7,237.35 = 2,886.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.36x = 7,237.35 × 2,886.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.36x = 20,890,900.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,890,900.27/5,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.50

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