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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.61, 7,238.97 and 2,887.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.61, 7,238.97 and 2,887.75 is: 3,985.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.61 : 7,238.97 = 2,887.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.61/7,238.97 = 2,887.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.61x = 7,238.97 × 2,887.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.61x = 20,904,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,904,344.67/5,245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.11

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