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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.62, 7,239.04 and 2,887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.62, 7,239.04 and 2,887.82 is: 3,985.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.62 : 7,239.04 = 2,887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.62/7,239.04 = 2,887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.62x = 7,239.04 × 2,887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.62x = 20,905,044.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,905,044.49/5,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.24

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