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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.85, 7,236.26 and 2,975.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.85, 7,236.26 and 2,975.81 is: 4,105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.85 : 7,236.26 = 2,975.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.85/7,236.26 = 2,975.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.85x = 7,236.26 × 2,975.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.85x = 21,533,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,533,719.99/5,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.69

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