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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.16, 7,238.22 and 2,855.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.16, 7,238.22 and 2,855.19 is: 3,940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.16 : 7,238.22 = 2,855.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.16/7,238.22 = 2,855.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.16x = 7,238.22 × 2,855.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.16x = 20,666,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,666,457.44/5,245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.10

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