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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.76, 7,237.74 and 2,886.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.76, 7,237.74 and 2,886.76 is: 3,983.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.76 : 7,237.74 = 2,886.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.76/7,237.74 = 2,886.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.76x = 7,237.74 × 2,886.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.76x = 20,893,618.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,893,618.32/5,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.71

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