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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.80, 7,237.90 and 2,886.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.80, 7,237.90 and 2,886.92 is: 3,983.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.80 : 7,237.90 = 2,886.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.80/7,237.90 = 2,886.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.80x = 7,237.90 × 2,886.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.80x = 20,895,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,895,238.27/5,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.99

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