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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.93, 7,237.98 and 2,887.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.93, 7,237.98 and 2,887.02 is: 3,984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.93 : 7,237.98 = 2,887.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.93/7,237.98 = 2,887.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.93x = 7,237.98 × 2,887.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.93x = 20,896,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,896,193.02/5,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.07

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