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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.66, 7,240.44 and 2,888.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.66, 7,240.44 and 2,888.87 is: 3,986.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.66 : 7,240.44 = 2,888.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.66/7,240.44 = 2,888.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.66x = 7,240.44 × 2,888.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.66x = 20,916,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916,689.90/5,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.67

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