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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.55, 7,240.07 and 2,888.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.55, 7,240.07 and 2,888.69 is: 3,986.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.55 : 7,240.07 = 2,888.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.55/7,240.07 = 2,888.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.55x = 7,240.07 × 2,888.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.55x = 20,914,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,914,267.16/5,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.29

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