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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.88, 7,239.31 and 2,887.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.88, 7,239.31 and 2,887.97 is: 3,985.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.88 : 7,239.31 = 2,887.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.88/7,239.31 = 2,887.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.88x = 7,239.31 × 2,887.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.88x = 20,906,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,906,866.68/5,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.39

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