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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.84, 7,239.20 and 2,887.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.84, 7,239.20 and 2,887.93 is: 3,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.84 : 7,239.20 = 2,887.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.84/7,239.20 = 2,887.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.84x = 7,239.20 × 2,887.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.84x = 20,906,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,906,302.86/5,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.31

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