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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.55, 7,237.22 and 2,886.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.55, 7,237.22 and 2,886.77 is: 3,983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.55 : 7,237.22 = 2,886.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.55/7,237.22 = 2,886.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.55x = 7,237.22 × 2,886.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.55x = 20,892,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,892,193.24/5,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.60

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