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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.32, 7,238.29 and 2,887.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.32, 7,238.29 and 2,887.41 is: 3,984.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.32 : 7,238.29 = 2,887.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.32/7,238.29 = 2,887.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.32x = 7,238.29 × 2,887.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.32x = 20,899,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899,910.93/5,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.49

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