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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.46, 7,237.08 and 2,886.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.46, 7,237.08 and 2,886.15 is: 3,982.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.46 : 7,237.08 = 2,886.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.46/7,237.08 = 2,886.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.46x = 7,237.08 × 2,886.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.46x = 20,887,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,887,298.44/5,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.74

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