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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.55, 7,238.86 and 2,887.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.55, 7,238.86 and 2,887.85 is: 3,985.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.55 : 7,238.86 = 2,887.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.55/7,238.86 = 2,887.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.55x = 7,238.86 × 2,887.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.55x = 20,904,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,904,741.85/5,245.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.23

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