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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.83, 7,238.99 and 2,887.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.83, 7,238.99 and 2,887.92 is: 3,985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.83 : 7,238.99 = 2,887.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.83/7,238.99 = 2,887.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.83x = 7,238.99 × 2,887.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.83x = 20,905,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,905,609.56/5,245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.19

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