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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.74, 7,238.98 and 2,887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.74, 7,238.98 and 2,887.88 is: 3,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.74 : 7,238.98 = 2,887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.74/7,238.98 = 2,887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.74x = 7,238.98 × 2,887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.74x = 20,905,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,905,305.56/5,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.20

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