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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.39, 7,237.28 and 2,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.39, 7,237.28 and 2,886.68 is: 3,983.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.39 : 7,237.28 = 2,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.39/7,237.28 = 2,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.39x = 7,237.28 × 2,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.39x = 20,891,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,891,711.43/5,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.63

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