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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.46, 7,240.32 and 2,888.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.46, 7,240.32 and 2,888.82 is: 3,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.46 : 7,240.32 = 2,888.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.46/7,240.32 = 2,888.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.46x = 7,240.32 × 2,888.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.46x = 20,915,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,915,981.22/5,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.68

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