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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.86, 7,237.85 and 2,886.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.86, 7,237.85 and 2,886.95 is: 3,983.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.86 : 7,237.85 = 2,886.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.86/7,237.85 = 2,886.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.86x = 7,237.85 × 2,886.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.86x = 20,895,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,895,260.43/5,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.95

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