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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.31, 7,238.55 and 2,887.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.31, 7,238.55 and 2,887.49 is: 3,984.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.31 : 7,238.55 = 2,887.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.31/7,238.55 = 2,887.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.31x = 7,238.55 × 2,887.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.31x = 20,901,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,901,269.66/5,245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.75

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