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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.39, 7,237.40 and 2,886.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.39, 7,237.40 and 2,886.62 is: 3,983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.39 : 7,237.40 = 2,886.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.39/7,237.40 = 2,886.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.39x = 7,237.40 × 2,886.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.39x = 20,891,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,891,572.97/5,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.60

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