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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.82, 7,237.84 and 2,886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.82, 7,237.84 and 2,886.96 is: 3,984.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.82 : 7,237.84 = 2,886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.82/7,237.84 = 2,886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.82x = 7,237.84 × 2,886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.82x = 20,895,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,895,354.57/5,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.00

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