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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.76, 7,237.56 and 2,854.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.76, 7,237.56 and 2,854.62 is: 3,939.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.76 : 7,237.56 = 2,854.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.76/7,237.56 = 2,854.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.76x = 7,237.56 × 2,854.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.76x = 20,660,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,660,483.53/5,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.26

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