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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.74, 7,237.59 and 2,886.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.74, 7,237.59 and 2,886.83 is: 3,983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.74 : 7,237.59 = 2,886.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.74/7,237.59 = 2,886.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.74x = 7,237.59 × 2,886.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.74x = 20,893,691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,893,691.94/5,244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.74

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