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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.93, 7,239.38 and 2,888.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.93, 7,239.38 and 2,888.22 is: 3,985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.93 : 7,239.38 = 2,888.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.93/7,239.38 = 2,888.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.93x = 7,239.38 × 2,888.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.93x = 20,908,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908,907.66/5,245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.74

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