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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.02, 7,237.35 and 2,976.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.02, 7,237.35 and 2,976.48 is: 4,107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.02 : 7,237.35 = 2,976.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.02/7,237.35 = 2,976.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.02x = 7,237.35 × 2,976.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.02x = 21,541,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,827.53/5,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.10

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